Personnel Security Assistant - 3024-07

DNI is looking to hire a Personnel Security Assistant to support the CDC's Security Service Office/Personnel Security Branch. This branch is tasked with conducting vetting and making preliminary and final determinations regarding employment suitability and fitness for individuals applying to work with the federal government.

Requirements

• Initiate background investigations using OPM's Electronic Questionnaires for Investigation Processing (e-QIP) system 

• Develop, analyze, and maintain administrative operating processes and procedures 

• Review the Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment 

• Create, prepare, and edit correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets 

• Execute all office records management tasks 

• Schedule fingerprint appointments and fingerprint necessary applicants 

• Assist with all administrative support actions related to the processing of Special Agreement Checks (SACs), National Agency Checks (NACs), and all Tier level investigations 

• Track and log all adjudication actions received from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and DHHS 

• Review security documents for completeness, accuracy, and for conformance to security procedures 

• Verify the type of investigation required for the position sensitivity level being requested 

• Respond to requests for information concerning background investigations, and to assist with preparing and tracking all Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) to be forwarded to other federal agencies 

• Coordinate administrative tasks related to investigations with multiple persons in multiple offices and other federal agencies 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an associate degree or five (5) years directly related experience, combined with training courses relevant to duties and functions in performing administrative support functions 

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in administrative, general office, or personnel suitability/security or a comparable discipline 

• A working knowledge of personnel suitability/security theories, techniques, and practices 

• Knowledge of applicable Executive Orders (E.O.s), Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Security Policy Board regulations, and other regulations relating to the Personnel Suitability/Security Program 

• Knowledge of how to apply CFR adjudicative guideline 

• Excellent skills in writing, customer service, time management, and communication skills 

• Follow privacy and protection issues related to Personally Identifiable Information 

• Be familiar with quality requirements of fingerprinting and be able to operate electronic fingerprint systems (CDC will provide on the job training of specific systems) 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word 

Required 

• Public Trust Clearance 

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.