Security Investigations Specialist I

Olgoonik is a strong family of professional contracting companies established to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders and fueled by the belief that to do so our operations must remain of the highest quality, our employees qualified and principled, and our commitment to safety and every client's mission unconditional.

From our roots in Alaska's Arctic to our operations in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, our experienced and dependable workforce consistently delivers results through a sharp combination of innovation and practicality.

Overview:

The Security Investigations Specialist I serves as an investigative assistant for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), providing support and assistance in the establishment and implementation of security policy and programs. The Security Investigations Specialist I will receive direct government oversight, assignments, and direction from DS Management. The physical work location is within the DS offices at, and duty tour will be within the Department of State's core business hours, although depending on the mission, the Specialist may be required to work under alternative schedules for periods of time.

• Prepare routine status reports, briefing presentations, and special projects for review;
• Track projects via work breakdown structures;
• Prepare basic charts, tables, graphs, and diagrams to assist in tracking and reporting program activities;
• Assist in gathering basic technical and programmatic input to support client briefings, status reports, and deliverable presentation;
• Assist in counterintelligence investigative analysis and project support for the administration and execution of the customer's mission as well as related activities to support the availability, reliability, and integrity of the Department's counterintelligence investigations;
• Provide professional support to the Department of State's program for the protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). This includes, but is not limited to, supporting periodic security reviews (PSRs), SCI and collateral training, and processing personnel for access to SCI.
• Support the Division Manager and members of the team in basic, routine office administration, personnel, financial, database administration, and project requirements;
• Supplemental hours are not anticipated for this position, and regular telework is not authorization; however, situational telework may be authorized per Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance;

Supervisory responsibilities are not anticipated.

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in a related field;
• Experience drafting and editing U.S. government reports and documents;
• Training may be considered, but written approval must be provided in advance by the Contracting Officer' Representative.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project;
• Working knowledge and ability to manage Excel databases and guidelines;
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment;
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills working with individuals at all levels within the organization;
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively, both orally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, business professionals, and the general public;
• Ability to work independently on projects and issues within overall policy guidelines.

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TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI Access Required

• Must have a current United States Government TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and be able to qualify for SCI access.
• Must have a current U.S. Government Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)/Tier 5 or equivalent (less than 4-1/2 years old) to be eligible for SCI access.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and /or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operated vehicles and office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.

Travel is not anticipated but could be required.

General office environment. The primary place of performance is in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.

• Subsidiary: Olgoonik Solutions, LLC
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Requisition Nbr: 2013785

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As an Alaska Native Corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.