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Security Specialist

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.)
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Overview

Contribute directly to safeguarding national security by joining our team as a Security Specialist at the DIA's Central Processing Center. In this crucial role, you'll utilize your expertise and sound judgement to conduct national agency checks, manage sensitive cases, and prepare comprehensive materials for adjudicative review.

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM at Reston, Virginia.

Responsibilities

  • Using judgement and experience to conduct and or/collect national agency checks to complete investigations for adjudicative review
    • National agency checks may consist of investigations, incident reports, continuous evaluation, continuous vetting, and T5R background investigations
  • Creating, managing, and closing cases in appropriate security systems of record
  • Utilizing Scattered Castles, NBIS, CATS, NCIC, Sli, NP2 Portal, eQIP, JPAS, JVS, DCII, and CVS; initiating and scoping
  • Determining security case completion and preparation for adjudication to include coordinating with other offices
  • Determining the need for additional investigative information
Qualifications

  • TS/SCI clearance with a CI poly
  • Associate's Degree in Security Management, Personnel Security, or Business
    • A combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree
  • 3 years of relevant experience
  • Personnel security experience including: SF-86 initiation and review, background investigation initiation and review, security adjudications, understanding of reciprocity and ability to complete reciprocity cases
  • Experience with suitability and/or fitness adjudications
  • An understanding of the difference between suitability determinations and security clearance determinations
  • Experience crafting analysis of data gathered
  • Administrative skills for professional writing, correspondence, and communication via email, phone, and in person
  • Experience in customer relations
  • Ability to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic work environment
Why Join Our Team

Benefits

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. As part of our rapidly growing company, you'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

$72,000 to $87,000

Salary : $72,000 - $87,000

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