What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personnel Security Analyst position at USPS OIG?
The
USPS OIG
is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our
Personnel Security Analyst
position on the
Mission Support, Safety & Personnel Security Team
located in
Arlington, VA
.
Bring your skills and voice to our team
About The Position
The successful candidate will be able to be engaged in the formulation and application of personnel security policies, procedures, and systems involving the loyalty and reliability of people, or processes against criminal, terrorist, or hostile intelligence activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for running National Criminal Investigation Checks (NCIC)
for new hires and work with Human Resources to ensure all security paperwork is completed prior to in-processing personnel. Works closely with Postal Inspection Service Background Investigation Team to ensure clearance information forms are submitted correctly and in a timely
manner.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides advice and guidance and makes recommendations and decisions are characterized by importance.
- Assists with developing and implementing policies and procedures for personnel security programs within the Office of Inspector General.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of personnel security practices and recommends appropriate action to correct deficiencies.
- Administers personnel security new orientation briefs upon request.
- Responsible for running National Criminal Investigation Checks (NCIC) for new hires and works with Human Resources to ensure all security paperwork is completed prior to in-processing personnel. Works closely with Postal Inspection Service Background Investigation Team to ensure clearance information forms are submitted correctly and in a timely manner.
- Reviews self-report information provided by clearance holders as required by Continuous Vetting. Assesses risk and applies adjudicative guidelines in review of self-report information and during the review of security alert flags.
- Tracks new background investigations and periodic review investigations through adjudication.
- Coordinates, carries out and monitors the effectiveness of the personnel security program.
- Makes technical decisions concerning the interpretation and implementation of existing policy relative to personnel security.
- Exercises authority for making analytical and technical personnel security policy decisions.
- Reviews, evaluates, and adjudicates reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to determine whether to grant, deny, revoke, suspend, or restrict security clearances consistent with national security and the Postal Inspection Service Background Investigation Team.
- Interviews applicants to resolve questions concerning derogatory information developed during a background investigation.
- Provides information and assistance to agency officials by advising on personnel security policies; formulating and recommending personnel security investigative requirements; and advising on procedures for adverse security determinations and employee rights.
- Represents the agency in personnel security matters, develop guidelines, procedures and other materials for use by operating officials; administering programs for continuous security evaluation of personnel; assisting in arranging and conducting hearings or appeals; and administering security awareness programs.
- Serves as the technical expert in personnel security matters on interdepartmental and department-wide task forces developing personnel security policies, procedures, and enhancements.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- At least five (5) years of full-time, professional experience conducting security and suitability adjudications related to background investigations, reviewing completed suitability investigations, and determining the impact of potential adverse or derogatory information. Experience must include expert knowledge of personnel security concepts, including Continuous Evaluation principles and policies, principles, and practices.
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Salary : $80,000 - $120,000
