The Office of Protective Services, Personnel Security Division is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team. As a Security Specialist (Personnel Security), located at NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC, you will be responsible for national security/continuous vetting adjudications as well as the processing of all Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) personnel requiring access for the Agency.

Duties

Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork. Review, evaluate and adjudicate reports of investigation for the granting or continuation of security clearance eligibility for NASA civil servant employees. Adjudications will be in compliance with the National Security Adjudicative Guidelines. Prepare requests for additional information, letters of warning, letters of intent to deny or revoke and letters of notification of final intent to deny/revoke for national security adjudication determinations. Manage workflow to ensure timely processing of cases to ensure compliance with government performance and accountability requirements. Keeps management abreast of recurring problems or systemic deficiencies. Evaluate and adjudicate continuous evaluation/continuous vetting alerts received on national security population and takes appropriate action. Determine the adequacy and completeness of national security investigations and evaluates the authenticity, veracity, and pertinence of the data presented for the adjudication process as it relates to SCI applicants and processing. Responsible for processing all requests for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access, (contractors and civil servants), maintains SCI access list, and certifies clearance/access in response to inquiries.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Preparing case summaries, recommendations, and appropriate letters/correspondence at the conclusion of personnel investigative evaluations; Reviewing, evaluating, and adjudicating security clearance investigations in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines; Utilizing and maintaining various computer applications, personnel security systems, and databases. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NASA Headquarters 300 E St SW Washington, DC 20546 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]