Personnel Security Specialist - Case Management

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Personnel Security Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to monitor and assign priorities to cases specified by the government.

What You'll Be Doing:

- Monitor the progress of all personnel security investigation cases and ensure cases are processed and completed in accordance with Trusted Workforce (TW) 2.0, DNI, CV, and NGA-established performance requirements.
- Review case records to ensure all data entries are accurate, complete, current, and free of errors throughout the investigation lifecycle.
- Monitor case inventories and assign processing priorities in accordance with Government-directed requirements and mission needs.
- Prepare and submit weekly written status reports on background investigations to the Chief, Security and Installations Personnel Security Division (C/SISP).
- Provide accurate and timely case management data to support the development of DNI quarterly metrics reports for the NGA Personnel Security (PERSEC) Case Management Team.
- Track investigation cases and associated timelines throughout the personnel security adjudication process to support compliance with TW 2.0 and DNI performance metrics.
- I dentify, document, and elevate process issues, delays, and bottlenecks impacting investigation timeliness or performance metrics to the C/SISP, and provide recommended corrective actions and process improvements.
- Maintain all case tracking reports, status reports, and related documentation within designated PERSEC shared-drive repositories. The most current versions shall be maintained in active folders, and historical records shall be retained in designated archive folders in accordance with Government records management requirements.
- Inspect and maintain electronic file repositories to ensure folders are appropriately labeled, organized, and searchable in accordance with Government-provided document management and file-mapping standards established by SISP Branch Chiefs.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- A Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of professional experience.
- Experience supporting personnel security, investigations, case management, or related security operations.
- Knowledge of security clearance processes, background investigations, and personnel security programs.
- Demonstrated experience applying Trusted Workforce (TW) 2.0 principles, Federal Intelligence Community personnel security standards, DNI performance metrics, and Continuous Vetting (CV) requirements in support of personnel security operations.
- Applies strong knowledge of Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) 2022 and related investigative policies and procedures.
- Understands investigative requirements and helps ensure compliance with federal personnel vetting standards.
- Demonstrates understanding of the transition from the former five-tier investigative framework to the streamlined three-tier personnel vetting model:
- Strong analytical, organizational, and data management skills.
- Experience preparing metrics, status reports, briefings, and performance reports for senior leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and case management/tracking systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance prior to the start date.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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