Personnel Security Specialist II

　　LocationRemote / Washington D.C.

　　ClearanceTop Secret

　　Responsibilities

　　• Validates need for investigation by conducting a check of OPM Central Verification System.

　　• Establishes, reviews and monitors background investigation accounts, and information in the OPM Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing (eQIP) system.

　　• Identifies where reciprocity may be accepted in processing based on PERSEC community and SEC policies.

　　• Initiates background investigations at the correct tier based on the risk/sensitivity level of the position in the OPM Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing (eQIP) system .

　　• Creates security and/or suitability files for applicants or contractors; organizes records; maintains files; and collates documents in support of the SEC background investigation process

　　• Utilizes the General Services Administration USAccess system to sponsor individuals for HSPD-12 PIV credentials to grant logical and physical access to SEC facilities and allow enrollment of fingerprints for criminal history records checks.

　　• Subject to review by SEC personnel, and pursuant to protocols and processes approved by SEC personnel, the individual's specific duties are as follows:

　　• Conducts pre-employment inquiries as necessary to resolve issues.

　　• Contacts other personnel security operations and documents the reason for a “please call” designation in CVS.

　　• Conducts status checks on background investigations utilizing the automated OPM Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS)

　　• Assists in training staff.

　　• Reviews the entire case file and makes a suitability/fitness recommendation based on the criteria found in the OPM Suitability Processing Handbook

　　• Reviews all required documentation to ensure they are complete and accurate and that the information in all documents and case papers, hard copy or electronic, meets OPM standards for case scheduling.

　　• Conducts telephone and written inquiries in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.

　　• Conducts Subject contact in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and obtains written statements when required.

　　• Conducts post-investigation follow-up necessary for issue resolution and adjudication.

　　• Utilizes case management systems to document adjudicative recommendations as appropriate.

　　• Completes adjudicative recommendations within established time frames.

　　• Manages e-delivery of completed investigations to ensure adjudicative recommendations are made within established time frames.

　　• Drafts correspondence in the form of Letters of Interrogatory, Adjudicative Worksheets, and Notices of Proposed Action.

　　• Conducts inventory and quality checks on pending ROI drawers.

　　• Reports results of adjudication via OPM 79A and/or CVS to OPM as required.

　　• Assists with building emergencies and OEP drills, as needed.

　　• Must have applied knowledge of Trusted Workforce 1.5 and 2.0.

　　• Applied knowledge of DCSA and NBIS is preferred, but not required .

　　About Xcelerate Solutions:Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

　　Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

　　Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.