Security Specialist II - Automated Records Check (ARC)

Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Security Specialist II / Automated Records Check (ARC) shall provide support and maintenance to established PERSEC programs.
• The Security Specialist II / ARC shall support the execution of the day-to-day NGA PERSEC & Case Initiation Team program.
• The Security Specialist II / ARC shall prepare, support and administer PERSEC program briefings, as needed.
• Prepare, write, and present reports/whitepapers, various forms of correspondence, as required.
• Brief SISPI leadership and other NGA KC's regarding the program requirements and regulations.
• The Security Specialist II / ARC shall appropriately and accurately maintain and update databases and files (e.g., PeopleSoft security system of records, SISPI SharePoint Page, internal SISP file folders, DISS, RapBack, etc.) with data entry in a timely manner/real time.
• Respond in a timely manner to all telephone and/or email actions, questions, or status inquiries to include checks of internal and external personnel security databases.
• The Security Specialist II / ARC shall assist in maintaining distribution lists for customers to contact PERSEC, as needed/required.
• Bring case security issues to the attention of the Government Team Leads.
• The Security Specialist II / ARC shall assist the government PERSEC team to help in developing recommendations for improvement.
• Provide service excellence in guidance and resolution to internal and external customers' questions and inquiries in a timely manner for support to their programs.
• The Security Specialist II / ARC utilizes a variety of security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and recommend solutions for difficult and complex security issues.
• The Security Specialist II / ARC shall document and provide Weekly Activity Report (WAR) actions in the SISP designated template and timeline to the Government Team Lead.
• Document, file, and maintain all actions in the security system of record (e.g., PeopleSoft, DISS, RapBack, etc.).
• Complete all actions within the mandated timelines (e.g., IRTPA, DNI, etc.).
• The Security Specialist II / ARC shall collect, investigate, research, document, and forward to adjudications, as applicable, all adjudicative relevant information received through ARC for employees and contractors, in the SISP mandated timelines.
• Follow up as appropriate to ensure timely action on all ARC events.
• The Security Specialist II / ARC shall prepare accurate and quality reports of investigation, as needed.
• Submit appropriate documentation to applicable databases to complete the ARCs in less than 30 days.
• The Security Specialist II / ARC shall prepare the ARC report using the established template and place in ePSF, annotating action in the investigations Module in PeopleSoft or other databases of record, as required.
• The Security Specialist II / ARC shall conduct and support Special Agency Checks (SAC) for spouse or cohabitant, annotating action in PeopleSoft or other databases of record, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Required:

• Demonstrate experience with reviewing Standard Form-85/86 and understand scoping
• Understand and be able to analyze the security repositories (e.g., JPAS/DISS, Scattered Castles, DCSA's NP2 Portal, eQIP, PIPS/CVS, SAVE, TIDE, NCIC, FBI Name Check).

Desired:

• Experience with determining if electronic fingerprint results are classifiable.
• Understand the requirements and PII needed for completing a Special Agency Check for a spouse or cohabitant.

Minimum/General Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field to personnel security
• Knowledge of personnel security (3-6 years) in the DOD/IC

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.