Personnel Security Specialist, II

Job Type:

Regular

The Personnel Security Specialist, II is a mid-level position with the Consolidated Personnel Security Center (CPSC).  The Personnel Security Specialist, II processes security clearances with the DoD and with DHS, assesses pre-screen to determine if a candidate meets eligibility requirements for access.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-screen assessments for Security clearance eligibility for Secret, DHS Fitness, and Top-Secret Security clearances.  

• Make independent assessments to determine eligibility.

• Initiate the requests using eApp for new security clearances and Fitness and for initial clearances, DHS Fitness and periodic updates for DoD and DHS.  

• Review SF86’s for accuracy and return to employees for corrective actions or submit to government for processing. 

• Verifying individual security clearances in the DISS, Scattered Castles and the DHS databases to ensureclearance investigation is complete and current with the correct information.

• Assist with compiling and submitting monthly metrics by direction of Lead or manager.

• Follow - up on DCSA and DHS requests for documentation

• Assist candidates with completing SF 86 and SF 85 forms

• Maintain the SIMS database, create status reports for the FSO’s, CSSO’s, and leadership as needed.

• Communicate with DCSA and DHS representatives on clearance actions and make independent decisions to resolve clearance processing actions.

• Ensure policies, procedures, and desk guides are updated and followed.

• Produce RAND employee Badges and maintain accountability in SIMS

• Grant and remove building accesses in the access control system

• Working and closing JIRA tickets as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Remain current with emerging technologies, maintaining professional relationships with relevant colleagues and attending occasional technology conferences.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate’s degree preferred.

Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 1+ years of experience required. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Familiarity with SIMS, DISS, NBIS (replacing DISS), Scattered Castles SWFT, eApp.

• Excellent customer service skills. 

• Must be able to work independently and make decisions that affect timelines for clearance processing. 

Security Clearance

• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to U.S.  government classified information.

Location

• Santa Monica, CA

• This position is 100% onsite.

Salary: $64,400-$96,100

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. Successful candidates will be offered employment in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatical pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer