Personnel Security Specilaist IV

Overview

River Tech is looking for a Personnel Security Specialist IV to provide adjudication support for Federal Adjudicators to make suitability and national security recommendations in accordance with the relevant Executive Orders (E.O.s), U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), and the policies, orders, and guidelines with the understanding that final suitability and national security determinations are made by appropriate Federal Adjudicators.

Hybrid role with in-office requirement; selected hire will reside in the DC/MD/VA area.

• Makes recommendations in accordance with regulations as to whether the applicant meets the requirements for employment in a sensitive or non-sensitive position and is consistent with all appropriate adjudicative guidelines.
• Manages the review of systems, databases, responses to security questionnaires, reports of investigation (ROI), law enforcement documents, incident reports, and other source security information that contain personal history and related information associated with a candidate to make suitability, eligibility and adjudication recommendations or determinations.
• Assists with implementing operational policies, procedures, programs, and standards as required, ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of trusted workforce programs including Continuous Evaluation, continuous vetting, and RAPBACK.
• Assists Federal staff to develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures.
• Implements existing security directives, makes recommendations to resolve unique and complex security problems by coordinating with senior security specialists, including follow-up written communications.
• Contributes to initiatives aimed at improving functional and automated processes within the subdivision.

• Minimum High School diploma/GED.
• Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 6 years of personnel security experience.
• 4 years of experience rendering adjudicative recommendations.
• Expert knowledge of or adherence to government policies or regulations governing security suitability and eligibility, such as Federal Investigative Standards (FIS), Executive Orders (E.O.) 12968, 13526, and 10450, CFRs, Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704, or other guidelines to make appropriate adjudication recommendations.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication, risk management, and problem-solving skills.

• Work is performed in an office environment.
• Required to stand, walk, and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds.

• Job :
• Work Type:
  Hybrid
• Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000
• Benefits:
  Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

River Tech, an Akima company, is a federal professional solutions contractor supporting shareholder communities in Alaska. For our shareholders and government customers, River Tech provides impact-driven services and innovative solutions in mission support, systems engineering, and IT. This role is aligned with River Tech’s values of innovation and diversity.