SISP Position 28: Security Specialist, Skill Level 3 (NGA Washington DC)
($88,670 - $138,142)
Overall Assignment Description: Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Vetting (CV) Investigator
Duties include:
• (U) Document, file, update, and maintain all investigative actions in the PeopleSoft (PS) and SISPV SharePoint (SP) security system of records
• (U) Collect, research, investigate, resolve security concerns, and document findings in accordance with Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI) Module. Complete a Report of Investigation (ROI) not to exceed a 5% error rate
• and forward to the Adjudications Branch (SISPA) all relevant information received from investigated subjects for a final adjudicative determination within established Personnel Security Division (SISP) timelines.
• (U) Collaborate, coordinate, and share information with internal/external stakeholders (e.g. NGA Office of the Inspector General, Office of Counter Insider Threat, Office of Counterintelligence, Office of General Council, Human Development), and/or others as directed by SISPV leadership.
• (U) Collect and develop information from a variety of sources. Follow-up as appropriate to ensure timely action on all CEP events.
• (U) Prepare quality ROIs which are accurate, detailed, succinct and in an organized manner not to exceed a 5% error rate.
• (U) Coordinate with sources to resolve missing or discrepant information. Ensure attention to detail is thorough when resolving data sets.
• (U) Prepare all applicable filer notifications regarding SFDP to NGA filers at intervals specified by the program.
• (U) Investigate and process CE/CV cases in the timeframes designated by the SFDP Team Lead for that filing season.
• (U) Accurately access the 13 adjudicative guidelines/areas of concern in accordance with the FIS Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI), new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, and SEAD (3, 4, & 6) guidance.
Skills and Experience
Required:
• (U) Minimum 7-10 years of personnel security background investigation experience.
• (U) Comprehensive interview skills to detect anomalies, issue resolution follow-up, and obtaining coverage for developed information.
• (U) Clear and concise writing skills.
• (U) Positive, engaging communication skills.
• (U) Excellent organizational skills to ensure required timelines pertaining to the new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, current Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) and Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI) requirements are met.
Desired:
• (U) Certification, Federal Background Investigator Training Program (FBITP)
• (U) Certification, General Investigator (GS1810 series)
