Watermark Risk Management International, LLC
Lead Personnel Security Specialist
Watermark Risk Management International, LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Lead Personnel Security Specialist
at Watermark Risk Management International, LLC. Watermark is a
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
founded by USAF veterans in 2007. We specialize in security and risk management and are intimately familiar with DoD security programs and mission requirements. Our core values drive every action we take as a company, including perspective, passion, communication, integrity and ethics, and balance.
Competitive benefits package
to address our employees' physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer-paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401k savings plan. At Watermark, our people come first! Lead Personnel Security Specialist
role overview and responsibilities are described below; this position is contingent on funding.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive personnel security support to the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) and 94 U.S. Attorney’s Offices (USAOs), supporting approximately 13,000 employees, students, and contractors.
Receive, review, and assemble detailed security packages in JSTARS to support federal personnel security specialists in determining suitability and fitness for employment.
Assist in the evaluation of reports of investigations and other records to determine an individual’s suitability for employment, ensuring national security interests are protected.
Support personnel security processes including clearance requests, contractor waivers, and eAPP submissions; resolve issues related to eAPP packages and other pre-employment or reinvestigative documentation.
Provide administrative assistance in support of personnel security operations, including database entry, file management, and document preparation.
Interpret and analyze data from personnel security databases and systems including PIPS/CVS, NCIC, and internal file share platforms.
Receive, log, and review security-related documentation to verify compliance with procedural requirements before initiating background investigations.
Safeguard and manage sensitive investigative data in accordance with DoD Manual 5200.02 and other applicable guidance.
Draft reports based on data obtained from personnel security records and investigative materials for review by federal personnel security specialists.
Support the adjudication process for background investigations conducted by OPM, FBI, or other agencies; assist in analysis and recommendation development for suitability and fitness determinations.
Monitor, track, and compile results from background investigations and prepare documentation for further review or action.
Evaluate both favorable and derogatory information as part of the adjudicative process.
Draft Letters of Interrogatory and other adjudicative documentation including worksheets, proposed actions, and summaries for review.
Maintain and update personnel security databases (e.g., JSTARS), ensuring accuracy and timeliness when creating new cases or modifying records.
Remove former personnel and update contractor status or clearance data as required.
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills when analyzing data and preparing security-related correspondence or recommendations.
Maintain organized records and prepare reports and analysis on personnel security activities.
Assist in any other personnel security duties or special projects as requested by EOUSA or USAO leadership.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent 5 years work experience
Experience
10 years of experience or if no bachelor's degree, 15 years of experience of relevant personnel security experience involving National Security Information Background and Public Trust Investigation requirements.
Experience implementing ever evolving complex personnel security background investigation requirements.
Security Clearance
Public Trust Required
Other Requirements
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Capable of managing time-sensitive and confidential tasks with professionalism.
This position is contingent on funding.
The anticipated compensation range for this position is $85,000- $110,000. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hour rate, including but not limited to Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. Central to Watermark's employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.
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.
Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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Lead Personnel Security Specialist
at Watermark Risk Management International, LLC. Watermark is a
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
founded by USAF veterans in 2007. We specialize in security and risk management and are intimately familiar with DoD security programs and mission requirements. Our core values drive every action we take as a company, including perspective, passion, communication, integrity and ethics, and balance.
Competitive benefits package
to address our employees' physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer-paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401k savings plan. At Watermark, our people come first! Lead Personnel Security Specialist
role overview and responsibilities are described below; this position is contingent on funding.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive personnel security support to the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) and 94 U.S. Attorney’s Offices (USAOs), supporting approximately 13,000 employees, students, and contractors.
Receive, review, and assemble detailed security packages in JSTARS to support federal personnel security specialists in determining suitability and fitness for employment.
Assist in the evaluation of reports of investigations and other records to determine an individual’s suitability for employment, ensuring national security interests are protected.
Support personnel security processes including clearance requests, contractor waivers, and eAPP submissions; resolve issues related to eAPP packages and other pre-employment or reinvestigative documentation.
Provide administrative assistance in support of personnel security operations, including database entry, file management, and document preparation.
Interpret and analyze data from personnel security databases and systems including PIPS/CVS, NCIC, and internal file share platforms.
Receive, log, and review security-related documentation to verify compliance with procedural requirements before initiating background investigations.
Safeguard and manage sensitive investigative data in accordance with DoD Manual 5200.02 and other applicable guidance.
Draft reports based on data obtained from personnel security records and investigative materials for review by federal personnel security specialists.
Support the adjudication process for background investigations conducted by OPM, FBI, or other agencies; assist in analysis and recommendation development for suitability and fitness determinations.
Monitor, track, and compile results from background investigations and prepare documentation for further review or action.
Evaluate both favorable and derogatory information as part of the adjudicative process.
Draft Letters of Interrogatory and other adjudicative documentation including worksheets, proposed actions, and summaries for review.
Maintain and update personnel security databases (e.g., JSTARS), ensuring accuracy and timeliness when creating new cases or modifying records.
Remove former personnel and update contractor status or clearance data as required.
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills when analyzing data and preparing security-related correspondence or recommendations.
Maintain organized records and prepare reports and analysis on personnel security activities.
Assist in any other personnel security duties or special projects as requested by EOUSA or USAO leadership.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent 5 years work experience
Experience
10 years of experience or if no bachelor's degree, 15 years of experience of relevant personnel security experience involving National Security Information Background and Public Trust Investigation requirements.
Experience implementing ever evolving complex personnel security background investigation requirements.
Security Clearance
Public Trust Required
Other Requirements
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Capable of managing time-sensitive and confidential tasks with professionalism.
This position is contingent on funding.
The anticipated compensation range for this position is $85,000- $110,000. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hour rate, including but not limited to Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. Central to Watermark's employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.
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.
Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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