TS/SCI Clearance - Personnel Security Specialist

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Fairfax, VA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
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TS/SCI Clearance - Personnel Security Specialist 




We are actively seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to perform the associated duties discussed below in Fairfax, VA and Washington, D.C.


Minimum Requirements: 


Clearance: Candidates must have a U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) clearance, and have a current SCI or be SCI eligible. Candidates must be willing to submit to mandatory drug testing.


Education: Position requires individual to have earned an Undergraduate Degree from an accredited university or college.


Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in a personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field, possess excellent analytical skills. The candidate must possess excellent written communication skills. The candidate must also have experience interpreting local agency checks and credit reports, and possess excellent computer skills to include proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and WordPerfect.


Duties: Assist in conducting preliminary and final reviews of statements of personal history and related data prior to initiation of background investigation procedures. Conduct background investigations of individuals who would occupy positions where a determination of suitability for employment or access to classified information is required. Prepare reports on investigations resulting from interviews conducted during background investigations. Draft summary sheets on the results of investigations for all assigned cases. In case of derogatory information, drafts detailed evaluation of the adverse information. When the information is insufficient to make a recommendation regarding the disposition of the case the PSS must draft a list of recommended questions for lines of inquiry for follow on investigations. Assist in adjudicating personal background investigations for suitability for employment with the FBI and/or issuance of a security clearance. Work assignments may include but are not limited to: review Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-86 and SF-85P), verify information submitted on applications contact subjects via approved methods to complete information on background investigation forms, input data from MAC applications, retrieve data from credit bureaus, request Local Agency Checks, review reports to determine criminal record, traffic violation, etc.


We will contact only candidates deemed qualified.


We are equal opportunity employer.


Required experience:


• Personnel Security Investigations: 5 years


Required license or certification:


• Top Secret Clearance


Required education:


• Bachelor's



All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Conduct background investigations, review security questionnaires, and assist in security clearance processes.

Job title

Personnel Security Specialist

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

government

Location requirements

Fairfax, VA, US; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Top Secret ClearanceMS WordExcelWordPerfectanalytical skillscommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

background investigationssecurity clearancepersonnel security
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fairfax, VA, USA

On-site City
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