Personnel Security Specialist 1 - Adjudicator - "Remote in US"

Personnel Security Specialist I (PSS) - Adjudicator "Fully Remote in the US" About PSI:
Leading the industry in personnel security with our "People First, Mission Always" approach. We're proud of our diverse workforce (56% ethnically diverse, 53% women) and our mission protecting national security through thorough personnel investigations and adjudications.

Impact Your Career & Nation:
Join an elite team supporting critical national security missions through personnel security operations. We offer competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of excellence.

Become a part of a dynamic team that's redefining security solutions Nationally! At PSI, your contributions matter. We foster a culture that prioritizes our mission and values our people. Experience professional growth, recognition, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, and Life Insurance

• Financial Support: 401(K), Tuition Assistance, and Financial Advisory

• Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance, GoodRx, and Commuter Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

• Opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals.

• Make a significant impact on national security.

• Professional development opportunities

• Diverse, inclusive workplace

• Clear career progression path

• Structured mentorship program

About the role:

This individual supports the Office of Security Services, Personnel Security Operations Branch providing administrative and technical support for a staff engaged in personnel security operations and assuring the implementation and compliance with security programs, policies, and requirements. In addition, this position is responsible for first-level adjudicative recommendations on both interim and final suitability and fitness determinations. This individual provides investigative support related to conducting pre-employment inquiries and issue resolution covering the character, practices, suitability, or qualifications of persons seeking to work for or on behalf of the client. Contacting federal, state, and local officials, and other organizations and individuals related to the subject investigation, to gather facts, obtain statements, learn sequences of events, obtain explanations, and other advance investigative objectives.

Core Responsibilities:
* Conduct first-level suitability and fitness adjudications
* Process personnel security investigations using DCSA NBIS eApp
* Manage investigations through OPM Central Verification System (CVS)
* Execute pre-employment screening and issue resolution
* Handle PIV credential processing via GSA USAccess
* Draft detailed adjudicative recommendations and correspondence
* Perform quality control checks on investigative reports

Required Qualifications:
* A minimum of one year of experience in adjudications rendering suitability and fitness recommendations on behalf of the Federal Government
* 1+ year federal case processing experience
* OPM suitability adjudications certification
* Experience with database checks and credit reports
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite
* Active BI/Tier 4 or SSBI/Tier 5 clearance

Key Skills:
* Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
* Excellence in written and verbal communication
* Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
* Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
* Experience in high-tempo security environments

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