Join Our Team as a - Security Assistant!

Company: Protection Strategies, Inc.

Location: Washington, DC

Who We Are:

At Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we engage with industry professionals to provide top-tier security solutions and personnel security expertise for the U.S. Government. Our mission is to safeguard our clients' interests with integrity and innovation, reshaping the landscape of security.

Why PSI?:

Become part of a dedicated team that values people first and believes in making a meaningful impact. We offer cutting-edge solutions that promote safety and protect critical infrastructure. Your hard work will be recognized in our mission-driven culture.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine
Financial Support: 401(K) Retirement Plan, Tuition Assistance, Disability Products
Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance, GoodRx, Commuter Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA + HRA

Position Overview:

Provide support and service to the administration of the Security Program to include but not limited to logs, audits, analytical analysis, inventory, workflow tracking, maintaining schedules, and presentation briefs. Provide support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes relating to Personal Security.

Key Responsibilities:

Proficient computer skills to include:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Use of Internet to conduct research and/or open source checks in aid of investigations.
Conduct and interpret database checks and credit reports.
Perform data entry.
Provide direct support and service to the administration of the Security Program to include but not limited to logs, audits, analytical analysis, inventory, workflow tracking, maintaining schedules, and presentation briefs.
Provide support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes relating to Personal Security.
Work on complex problems and provides solutions.
Advise supervisor of potentially controversial matters or those matters with far reaching implications.
Initiate or perform extensive indices checks, arrest record checks, and similar tasks to obtain pertinent and identifying information for the cases assigned.
Recommend the need for polygraph examinations and / or interviews based upon analysis of all data available. Compose appropriate communications to pertinent HQ Divisions and FOs to initiate same, setting forth any specific guidance which should be followed in regard to same (i.e., particular areas in question which need to be resolved; special qualifications desired of interviewer; etc.). Determinations and resulting communications are subject to review and approval by the Government lead.
Summarize all data provided and developed in a formal written analysis of the security concerns and their resolutions, giving consideration to information developed.
Establish and maintain liaison with other HQ Divisions, DOJ and other agency officials including members of the IC to obtain, develop, and / or resolve queries as required.
Coordinate or work in concert with other components as required to surface, develop, and resolve various issues encountered.
Recommend new methods and procedures for passing and affirming clearances including SCI / Regulations, FISs, and / or EO and DOJ Orders.
Perform security assessment investigations and provide recommendations to the HQ.
Review and analyze requests for investigations concerning security clearances.
Prepare a detailed analysis of all information developed, to include potential remedial or precautionary action to meet minimum security standards.
Assist with briefings and debriefings of individual cases as necessary.

Maintain electronic and hardcopy logs. Scanning and uploading documentation.
Update and audit electronic workflow tracking programs.
Provide customer service and appointment scheduling
Upload all official documents into the defined system of record, management, workflow, or tracking systems, files, and /or sub - files.

Qualifications:

High School degree or equivalent.
Experienced in use of Microsoft Office products.
Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills
Experience performing routine office administrative support functions.
Demonstrated analytical ability to critically review and analyze various types of incoming material and investigative reports to discern potential security vulnerabilities and to identify viable investigative leads.
Current TS security clearance and must be capable of obtaining SCI access that includes a requirement to pass a security polygraph exam

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We actively support diversity in our hiring practices. Employment offers will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.

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