Personnel Security Specialist III; Top Secret SCI Eligibility clearance

Position: Personnel Security Specialist III (Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility clearance and Hybrid role)
River Tech is looking for a full-time Personnel Security Specialist III to provide entrance on duty (EOD) support to make pre-appointment and interim clearance recommendations in accordance with the relevant Executive Orders (EOs), U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), all the Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 and the policies, orders and guidelines with the understanding that final EOD recommendations are made by appropriate Federal employees.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

** This hybrid position requires in-office work in Arlington VA and the selected candidate will reside in the DC/MD/VA area.*
* ** Responsibilities*
* + Conducts security checks and reviews personnel security information using various databases to verify if an individual has the appropriate background investigation requested, and if the individual is eligible for reciprocity.

+ Assists with implementing operational policies, procedures, programs, and standards as required, ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of trusted workforce to include the Continuous Evaluation Program, continuous vetting, and RAPBACK.

+ Initiates background investigations via the electronic questionnaires for investigations processing (eAPPapp) system and obtain a security questionnaire from applicants.

+ Ensures the completeness of the security questionnaires and send the completed questionnaire to Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), or the designated investigative service provider (ISP).

+ Provides technical assistance to applicants completing their security questionnaire in the eAPP system.

+ Contributes to initiatives to improve functional and/or automated processes within the division.

+ Prepares written documentation in support of the personnel security mission such as internal standard operating procedures, reports, training and instructional materials, and briefings.

** Qualifications*
* + Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

+ High School Diploma/GED.

+ Minimum 4 years in personnel security experience.

+ Prior experience in personnel security intake branch or adjudication is a must.

+ Strong knowledge of personnel security regulations and policies to include Executive Order 13467, SEAD 3 and 5 CFR Part 731 and 732.

+ Experience conducting various investigative checks to include fingerprint results, investigation history and processing Electronic Application for Personnel Security Clearances to include public trust and national security case types.

+ Proven experience in determining Entry on Duty (EOD) eligibility through review of eQIPS & eAPPS, fingerprints, credit checks, law enforcement checks and etc.

Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies or derogatory information in submitted forms or supporting documents.

+ Proven experience rendering adjudicative or entrance on duty (EOD) recommendations.

+ Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office, etc., excellent written and oral communication, risk-management and problem-solving skills.

+ Expert knowledge or awareness and 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, Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 or other guidelines to make the appropriate EOD recommendation.

** Job *
* ** Work Type*
* Hybrid

** Company Description*
* ** Work Where it Matters*
* River Tech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At River Tech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

** For our shareholders,
** River Tech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has…