Personnel Security Specialist

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Be among the first 25 applicants on 3 days ago – Watermark is a Service‑Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, founded by USAF veterans in 2007. Our subject matter experts specialize in security and risk management with deep experience in DOD security programs and mission requirements. Our core values—perspective, passion, communication, integrity, ethics, and balance—drive everything we do. We offer a competitive benefits package including 100% employer‑paid medical insurance, paid leave, an employee assistance program, and a 401(k) plan.

• Perform in‑depth analysis and evaluation of Personnel Suitability/Security Investigations, security files and other source documents. Evaluate and analyze information to determine authenticity and pertinence, review documents for adverse conduct and character, and package complex adjudicative cases for final suitability determination.
• Analyze data such as applicant correspondence, court dispositions, and credit reports; highlight key findings and communicate issues for suitability recommendation based on 5 CFR 731 criteria.
• Conduct supervisory reviews of completed adjudication reports and correspondence activities.
• Provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively articulate sensitive issues regarding applicants and subjects of investigation.
• Develop PERSEC materials—briefing slides, reports, process guides/manuals—while reviewing content, style, grammar, completeness, technical accuracy, and audience understanding.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Travel minimum 10% of the time, up to 4 times per year.

• 10 years relevant experience in personnel security.
• Recent experience (within the last two years) providing pre‑screening background investigative support services of Tiers 1‑5 (or equivalent) of SF‑85/85P/86, OF‑306, fingerprint results and FBI Criminal History Check Results.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience utilizing e‑QIP, OPM/DCSA CVS/PIPS to validate background investigation needs and apply reciprocity per OPM policy.
• Desirable: experience with DHS ISMS or similar agency systems.
• Excellent customer‑service skills.

• A bachelor’s degree in a security‑related discipline or five years documented experience in adjudication, customer service, and PERSEC automated systems.

• DOD Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain DHS Suitability.

• Completion of OPM Essentials of Suitability Adjudication Program and/or Basic Adjudication courses or similar training.

• Reports to a physical location and requires traversing between buildings.
• 10% travel required.
• May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to manage stress with high maturity/professionalism.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and ability to work well with others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Personnel security, PERSEC, Tiers, OF306s, CVS, DISS, Excel, Investigations, Adjudication.

Anticipated range: $90,000 – $100,000. Salary determined by contract wage, education, certifications, experience, and other factors.

Watermark is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment are established without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.