Security Assistant

One Federal Solution • Full-time • Alexandria, Virginia, United States • $43.99k - $65.23k / year • 1w ago

One Federal Solution is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Security Assistant to support personnel security operations and background investigation processing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with security clearance processing, conducting preliminary background investigation reviews, maintaining security records, and providing administrative support to the Office of Security Programs (OSP).

Security Assistant Task And Duties:

Determine the appropriate level of initial investigation and reinvestigation depending on position's
designation level (Special Sensitive, Critical-Sensitive, Noncritical-Sensitive, High Risk, Moderate Risk, and Low Risk).
Conduct preliminary record checks of Office of Personnel Management's Central Verification System
(CVS) to determine if there is a current reciprocal investigation that meets position designation requirements.
Perform CVS searches to determine most recent investigation, issues, closing codes, clearance/access level, and date granted.
Invite the individual into e-QIP (electronic Questionnaire for Investigative Processing) and assist with e-QIP access issues
Review the e-QIP/security forms for completeness.
Determine if additional inquiries are necessary to resolve discrepant, negative, or contradictory information.
Fingerprint applicants and employees, conduct National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/National Law
Enforcement. Telecommunications System (NLETS) inquiries; conduct credit checks.
Follow up with the individual for additional information
Review paperwork for interns, request additional information as needed.
Request funding approval from OSP management, release Eqip forms to OPM.
Sort and deliver mail within OSP, open BIB mail, date stamp and work.
Data enter the OPM schedule and closing dates in the USMS security tracking system. General filing.
Establish records and update information in the security tracking database.
Respond to basic/general e-mails and forward more complex e-mail to appropriate USMS staff member for response.
Responsible for answering the branch's general phone number and group e-mail.
Inactivate records and assist with file destruction project; ensuring the background investigation information is accurate in the USMS security tracking system.
Prepare for signature letters for passing security clearances to other Federal Agencies.
Prepare for signature the form to request building access and a personal identity verification (PIV) card for USMS employees.
Coordinate with BIB Clearance Team security files being sent to DOJ for sensitive compartment information (SCI) adjudication.

Security Assistant Experience:

Candidate must have a minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience as a personnel security assistant, as well as possess a high school diploma (or higher).

About One Federal Solution

One Federal Solution (OFS) is an innovative Professional Services provider with over 20 years of experience supporting Defense and Civilian agencies. OFS specializes in Business Intelligence, Acquisition and Procurement, and other Professional Services. We are pioneers, builders, thought leaders, and pride ourselves in thinking outside the box to co-create with our customers, helping them achieve excellent enterprise wide outcomes. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), OFS is committed to providing people who deliver high performance and excellence to our government partners.