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Personnel Security Assistant Eagle Harbor is seeking a Personnel Security Assistant in the Arlington, Virginia area to support the U.S. Government. The Personnel Security Assistant will work with other Government Agencies, Contractors, and Federal Employees to support initial investigations and reinvestigations for the federal background investigation process. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must successfully complete a background investigation for a Public Trust determination, including drug screening, a criminal history check, and a review of financial delinquencies.
Responsibilities: Determine the appropriate level of initial investigation and any required reinvestigation based on the position's designation and applicable personnel vetting requirements. Conduct preliminary checks of the Central Verification System (CVS) or other applicable personnel vetting systems to determine whether existing investigations and adjudications meet position requirements and support reciprocity. Initiate background investigation requests through NBIS Agency, invite applicants and employees to complete investigative questionnaires through eApp, and assist with access issues. Review investigative questionnaires and supporting records to determine whether additional inquiries are needed to resolve discrepancies, adverse information, or conflicting information. Fingerprint applicants and employees, conduct National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) inquiries, and perform credit checks.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree. A minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience as a personnel security assistant, including initiating background investigation requests and reviewing electronic investigative questionnaires through NBIS eApp or the legacy e-QIP system. A minimum of three (3) years of experience conducting National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) inquiries and credit checks. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience supporting the U.S. Government.

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Experience level

Junior

Location

Arlington, VA

Occupation

Private Detectives and Investigators

Industry

Other General Government Support

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