Title: Personnel Security - VA Telework - Hampton

Personnel Security Specialist (Telework) - Supporting Hampton, VA site

Location: Hampton, VA

The title of this position description highlights Hampton, VA as one of the supported locations for the telework.

This is the same work as the position at https://pitonscience.com/index.php/jobs/29-personnel-security-specialist-telework which shows each of the locations supported by this telework.

If you previously submitted an application there is not a need to apply again. Our team is reviewing resumes which have already been received and we will reply. This is a large opportunity which on a telework-basis supports sites nation-wide. We still need additional applicants to meet the minimum requirement of the contract. We will post additional position descriptions to highlight some of the locations of the offices which the telework will support that are listed at the bottom of this position description. Duplicate applications for the various supported offices for those supported office specific emails are not needed or desired. While it is not needed or requested, if you are interested in sharing with us that as a teleworker you have a preference for supporting a particular office then we would welcome a follow-up email mentioning the prior application but without an additional copy of your resume.

This is an updated description which at the bottom includes the cities and states of the offices across the United States which will be supported by the telework. Personnel Security Specialists will be assigned on a telework basis to support a particular office. 

Position Type:  Full-Time 100% Remote

Period of Performance:  Base year and four option years.

How To Apply:  Please apply (if you have not already applied to the original position description without the location information) by sending your resume via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience conducting background investigations
• Requires a Tier 4 high risk public trust or higher – within last five years.
• Excellent communication, research, and data management skills
• Demonstrate solid understanding of and perform duties in accordance with 5 CFR 731.
• Evaluate suitability applications and completed background investigations to elicit pertinent information and material facts to make a preliminary adjudicative decision, subject to Personnel Security Specialist’s (Adjudicator) review on whether to hire, approve or deny access.  Derogatory information refers to any information provided either by applicant, employee, contractor or by any other means that could be disqualifying.
• Perform suitability prescreening and review numerous required documents with minimal errors.
• Perform end to end adjudication as required excluding inherently governmental functions.
• Review completed background investigations as required; compare and cross-check information.
• Effectively communicate with customers and stakeholders as required, both verbally and in writing as appropriate.
• Maintain personnel security records, verify data, and perform security checks utilizing specified government systems, and Electronic Questionnaires of Investigations Processing (eQIP), USAccess, Fingerprint Results, OF-306 and other as provided.
• Analyzing investigation reports conducted by other security entities to support IRS determinations; screening, evaluation, and adjudication of background investigations, performing other duties as required to assist with resolving security concerns; and
• Prepare written analysis and propose recommendations to resolve complex issues; identify high priority cases/issues for review as required.

Specific Duties:

Background Investigations - Contract Management Module

• Assist the Contract Management Module team with contractor onboarding tasks.
• Create contractor records in the Automated Background Investigations System.
• Validate/process onboarding documents submitted to Contract Management Module e-mail account.
• Assist with Contract Management Module maintenance tasks.
• Update contractor lifecycle page when adjudication or separation forms are received.

The telecommute work will support government offices at the following locations with analysts assigned to support a specific office.

• Albuquerque, NM
• Andover, MA
• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX
• Boise, IA
• Chamblee, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Chesterfield, MO
• Chicago, IL
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Covington, KY
• Detroit, MI
• Downers Grove, IL
• Fairview Heights, IL
• Fresno, CA
• Hampton, VA
• Holtsville, NY
• Houston, TX
• Laguna Niguel, CA
• Lanham, MD
• Lexington, KY
• Little Rock, AR
• Lowell, MA
• Manchester, NH
• Memphis, TN
• Miami, FL
• Ogden, UT
• Parkersburg, WV
• Portland, OR
• Raleigh, NC
• Santa Ana, CA
• San Antonio, TX
• Silverdale, WA
• Saint Louis, MO
• Washington, DC

Title: Personnel Security - GA Telework - Chamblee

Personnel Security Specialist (Telework) - Supporting Chamblee, GA site

Location: Chamblee, GA

The title of this position description highlights Chamblee, GA as one of the supported locations for the telework.

This is the same work as the position at https://pitonscience.com/index.php/jobs/29-personnel-security-specialist-telework which shows each of the locations supported by this telework.

If you previously submitted an application there is not a need to apply again. Our team is reviewing resumes which have already been received and we will reply. This is a large opportunity which on a telework-basis supports sites nation-wide. We still need additional applicants to meet the minimum requirement of the contract. We will post additional position descriptions to highlight some of the locations of the offices which the telework will support that are listed at the bottom of this position description. Duplicate applications for the various supported offices for those supported office specific emails are not needed or desired. While it is not needed or requested, if you are interested in sharing with us that as a teleworker you have a preference for supporting a particular office then we would welcome a follow-up email mentioning the prior application but without an additional copy of your resume.

This is an updated description which at the bottom includes the cities and states of the offices across the United States which will be supported by the telework. Personnel Security Specialists will be assigned on a telework basis to support a particular office. 

Position Type:  Full-Time 100% Remote

Period of Performance:  Base year and four option years.

How To Apply:  Please apply (if you have not already applied to the original position description without the location information) by sending your resume via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience conducting background investigations
• Requires a Tier 4 high risk public trust or higher – within last five years.
• Excellent communication, research, and data management skills
• Demonstrate solid understanding of and perform duties in accordance with 5 CFR 731.
• Evaluate suitability applications and completed background investigations to elicit pertinent information and material facts to make a preliminary adjudicative decision, subject to Personnel Security Specialist’s (Adjudicator) review on whether to hire, approve or deny access.  Derogatory information refers to any information provided either by applicant, employee, contractor or by any other means that could be disqualifying.
• Perform suitability prescreening and review numerous required documents with minimal errors.
• Perform end to end adjudication as required excluding inherently governmental functions.
• Review completed background investigations as required; compare and cross-check information.
• Effectively communicate with customers and stakeholders as required, both verbally and in writing as appropriate.
• Maintain personnel security records, verify data, and perform security checks utilizing specified government systems, and Electronic Questionnaires of Investigations Processing (eQIP), USAccess, Fingerprint Results, OF-306 and other as provided.
• Analyzing investigation reports conducted by other security entities to support IRS determinations; screening, evaluation, and adjudication of background investigations, performing other duties as required to assist with resolving security concerns; and
• Prepare written analysis and propose recommendations to resolve complex issues; identify high priority cases/issues for review as required.

Specific Duties:

Background Investigations - Contract Management Module

• Assist the Contract Management Module team with contractor onboarding tasks.
• Create contractor records in the Automated Background Investigations System.
• Validate/process onboarding documents submitted to Contract Management Module e-mail account.
• Assist with Contract Management Module maintenance tasks.
• Update contractor lifecycle page when adjudication or separation forms are received.

The telecommute work will support government offices at the following locations with analysts assigned to support a specific office.

• Albuquerque, NM
• Andover, MA
• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX
• Boise, IA
• Chamblee, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Chesterfield, MO
• Chicago, IL
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Covington, KY
• Detroit, MI
• Downers Grove, IL
• Fairview Heights, IL
• Fresno, CA
• Hampton, VA
• Holtsville, NY
• Houston, TX
• Laguna Niguel, CA
• Lanham, MD
• Lexington, KY
• Little Rock, AR
• Lowell, MA
• Manchester, NH
• Memphis, TN
• Miami, FL
• Ogden, UT
• Parkersburg, WV
• Portland, OR
• Raleigh, NC
• Santa Ana, CA
• San Antonio, TX
• Silverdale, WA
• Saint Louis, MO
• Washington, DC

Title: Personnel Security - CA Fresno Remote

Personnel Security Specialist (Telework) - Supporting Fresno, CA site

Location: Fresno, CA

The title of this position description highlights Fresno, CA as one of the supported locations for the telework.

This is the same work as the position at https://pitonscience.com/index.php/jobs/29-personnel-security-specialist-telework which shows each of the locations supported by this telework.

If you previously submitted an application there is not a need to apply again. Our team is reviewing resumes which have already been received and we will reply. This is a large opportunity which on a telework-basis supports sites nation-wide. We still need additional applicants to meet the minimum requirement of the contract. We will post additional position descriptions to highlight some of the locations of the offices which the telework will support that are listed at the bottom of this position description. Duplicate applications for the various supported offices for those supported office specific emails are not needed or desired. While it is not needed or requested, if you are interested in sharing with us that as a teleworker you have a preference for supporting a particular office then we would welcome a follow-up email mentioning the prior application but without an additional copy of your resume.

This is an updated description which at the bottom includes the cities and states of the offices across the United States which will be supported by the telework. Personnel Security Specialists will be assigned on a telework basis to support a particular office. 

Position Type:  Full-Time 100% Remote

Period of Performance:  Base year and four option years.

How To Apply:  Please apply (if you have not already applied to the original position description without the location information) by sending your resume via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience conducting background investigations
• Requires a Tier 4 high risk public trust or higher – within last five years.
• Excellent communication, research, and data management skills
• Demonstrate solid understanding of and perform duties in accordance with 5 CFR 731.
• Evaluate suitability applications and completed background investigations to elicit pertinent information and material facts to make a preliminary adjudicative decision, subject to Personnel Security Specialist’s (Adjudicator) review on whether to hire, approve or deny access.  Derogatory information refers to any information provided either by applicant, employee, contractor or by any other means that could be disqualifying.
• Perform suitability prescreening and review numerous required documents with minimal errors.
• Perform end to end adjudication as required excluding inherently governmental functions.
• Review completed background investigations as required; compare and cross-check information.
• Effectively communicate with customers and stakeholders as required, both verbally and in writing as appropriate.
• Maintain personnel security records, verify data, and perform security checks utilizing specified government systems, and Electronic Questionnaires of Investigations Processing (eQIP), USAccess, Fingerprint Results, OF-306 and other as provided.
• Analyzing investigation reports conducted by other security entities to support IRS determinations; screening, evaluation, and adjudication of background investigations, performing other duties as required to assist with resolving security concerns; and
• Prepare written analysis and propose recommendations to resolve complex issues; identify high priority cases/issues for review as required.

Specific Duties:

Background Investigations - Contract Management Module

• Assist the Contract Management Module team with contractor onboarding tasks.
• Create contractor records in the Automated Background Investigations System.
• Validate/process onboarding documents submitted to Contract Management Module e-mail account.
• Assist with Contract Management Module maintenance tasks.
• Update contractor lifecycle page when adjudication or separation forms are received.

The telecommute work will support government offices at the following locations with analysts assigned to support a specific office.

• Albuquerque, NM
• Andover, MA
• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX
• Boise, IA
• Chamblee, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Chesterfield, MO
• Chicago, IL
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Covington, KY
• Detroit, MI
• Downers Grove, IL
• Fairview Heights, IL
• Fresno, CA
• Hampton, VA
• Holtsville, NY
• Houston, TX
• Laguna Niguel, CA
• Lanham, MD
• Lexington, KY
• Little Rock, AR
• Lowell, MA
• Manchester, NH
• Memphis, TN
• Miami, FL
• Ogden, UT
• Parkersburg, WV
• Portland, OR
• Raleigh, NC
• Santa Ana, CA
• San Antonio, TX
• Silverdale, WA
• Saint Louis, MO
• Washington, DC

Title: Personnel Security - IA Remote - Boise

Personnel Security Specialist (Telework) - Supporting Boise, IA site

Location: Boise, IA

The title of this position description highlights Boise, IA as one of the supported locations for the telework.

This is the same work as the position at https://pitonscience.com/index.php/jobs/29-personnel-security-specialist-telework which shows each of the locations supported by this telework.

If you previously submitted an application there is not a need to apply again. Our team is reviewing resumes which have already been received and we will reply. This is a large opportunity which on a telework-basis supports sites nation-wide. We still need additional applicants to meet the minimum requirement of the contract. We will post additional position descriptions to highlight some of the locations of the offices which the telework will support that are listed at the bottom of this position description. Duplicate applications for the various supported offices for those supported office specific emails are not needed or desired. While it is not needed or requested, if you are interested in sharing with us that as a teleworker you have a preference for supporting a particular office then we would welcome a follow-up email mentioning the prior application but without an additional copy of your resume.

This is an updated description which at the bottom includes the cities and states of the offices across the United States which will be supported by the telework. Personnel Security Specialists will be assigned on a telework basis to support a particular office. 

Position Type:  Full-Time 100% Remote

Period of Performance:  Base year and four option years.

How To Apply:  Please apply (if you have not already applied to the original position description without the location information) by sending your resume via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience conducting background investigations
• Requires a Tier 4 high risk public trust or higher – within last five years.
• Excellent communication, research, and data management skills
• Demonstrate solid understanding of and perform duties in accordance with 5 CFR 731.
• Evaluate suitability applications and completed background investigations to elicit pertinent information and material facts to make a preliminary adjudicative decision, subject to Personnel Security Specialist’s (Adjudicator) review on whether to hire, approve or deny access.  Derogatory information refers to any information provided either by applicant, employee, contractor or by any other means that could be disqualifying.
• Perform suitability prescreening and review numerous required documents with minimal errors.
• Perform end to end adjudication as required excluding inherently governmental functions.
• Review completed background investigations as required; compare and cross-check information.
• Effectively communicate with customers and stakeholders as required, both verbally and in writing as appropriate.
• Maintain personnel security records, verify data, and perform security checks utilizing specified government systems, and Electronic Questionnaires of Investigations Processing (eQIP), USAccess, Fingerprint Results, OF-306 and other as provided.
• Analyzing investigation reports conducted by other security entities to support IRS determinations; screening, evaluation, and adjudication of background investigations, performing other duties as required to assist with resolving security concerns; and
• Prepare written analysis and propose recommendations to resolve complex issues; identify high priority cases/issues for review as required.

Specific Duties:

Background Investigations - Contract Management Module

• Assist the Contract Management Module team with contractor onboarding tasks.
• Create contractor records in the Automated Background Investigations System.
• Validate/process onboarding documents submitted to Contract Management Module e-mail account.
• Assist with Contract Management Module maintenance tasks.
• Update contractor lifecycle page when adjudication or separation forms are received.

The telecommute work will support government offices at the following locations with analysts assigned to support a specific office.

• Albuquerque, NM
• Andover, MA
• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX
• Boise, IA
• Chamblee, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Chesterfield, MO
• Chicago, IL
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Covington, KY
• Detroit, MI
• Downers Grove, IL
• Fairview Heights, IL
• Fresno, CA
• Hampton, VA
• Holtsville, NY
• Houston, TX
• Laguna Niguel, CA
• Lanham, MD
• Lexington, KY
• Little Rock, AR
• Lowell, MA
• Manchester, NH
• Memphis, TN
• Miami, FL
• Ogden, UT
• Parkersburg, WV
• Portland, OR
• Raleigh, NC
• Santa Ana, CA
• San Antonio, TX
• Silverdale, WA
• Saint Louis, MO
• Washington, DC

Title: Personnel Security - IL Remote - Fairview Heights

Personnel Security Specialist (Telework) - Supporting Fairview Heights, IL site

Location: Fairview Heights, IL

The title of this position description highlights Fairview Heights, IL as one of the supported locations for the telework.

This is the same work as the position at https://pitonscience.com/index.php/jobs/29-personnel-security-specialist-telework which shows each of the locations supported by this telework.

If you previously submitted an application there is not a need to apply again. Our team is reviewing resumes which have already been received and we will reply. This is a large opportunity which on a telework-basis supports sites nation-wide. We still need additional applicants to meet the minimum requirement of the contract. We will post additional position descriptions to highlight some of the locations of the offices which the telework will support that are listed at the bottom of this position description. Duplicate applications for the various supported offices for those supported office specific emails are not needed or desired. While it is not needed or requested, if you are interested in sharing with us that as a teleworker you have a preference for supporting a particular office then we would welcome a follow-up email mentioning the prior application but without an additional copy of your resume.

This is an updated description which at the bottom includes the cities and states of the offices across the United States which will be supported by the telework. Personnel Security Specialists will be assigned on a telework basis to support a particular office. 

Position Type:  Full-Time 100% Remote

Period of Performance:  Base year and four option years.

How To Apply:  Please apply (if you have not already applied to the original position description without the location information) by sending your resume via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience conducting background investigations
• Requires a Tier 4 high risk public trust or higher – within last five years.
• Excellent communication, research, and data management skills
• Demonstrate solid understanding of and perform duties in accordance with 5 CFR 731.
• Evaluate suitability applications and completed background investigations to elicit pertinent information and material facts to make a preliminary adjudicative decision, subject to Personnel Security Specialist’s (Adjudicator) review on whether to hire, approve or deny access.  Derogatory information refers to any information provided either by applicant, employee, contractor or by any other means that could be disqualifying.
• Perform suitability prescreening and review numerous required documents with minimal errors.
• Perform end to end adjudication as required excluding inherently governmental functions.
• Review completed background investigations as required; compare and cross-check information.
• Effectively communicate with customers and stakeholders as required, both verbally and in writing as appropriate.
• Maintain personnel security records, verify data, and perform security checks utilizing specified government systems, and Electronic Questionnaires of Investigations Processing (eQIP), USAccess, Fingerprint Results, OF-306 and other as provided.
• Analyzing investigation reports conducted by other security entities to support IRS determinations; screening, evaluation, and adjudication of background investigations, performing other duties as required to assist with resolving security concerns; and
• Prepare written analysis and propose recommendations to resolve complex issues; identify high priority cases/issues for review as required.

Specific Duties:

Background Investigations - Contract Management Module

• Assist the Contract Management Module team with contractor onboarding tasks.
• Create contractor records in the Automated Background Investigations System.
• Validate/process onboarding documents submitted to Contract Management Module e-mail account.
• Assist with Contract Management Module maintenance tasks.
• Update contractor lifecycle page when adjudication or separation forms are received.

The telecommute work will support government offices at the following locations with analysts assigned to support a specific office.

• Albuquerque, NM
• Andover, MA
• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX
• Boise, IA
• Chamblee, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Chesterfield, MO
• Chicago, IL
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Covington, KY
• Detroit, MI
• Downers Grove, IL
• Fairview Heights, IL
• Fresno, CA
• Hampton, VA
• Holtsville, NY
• Houston, TX
• Laguna Niguel, CA
• Lanham, MD
• Lexington, KY
• Little Rock, AR
• Lowell, MA
• Manchester, NH
• Memphis, TN
• Miami, FL
• Ogden, UT
• Parkersburg, WV
• Portland, OR
• Raleigh, NC
• Santa Ana, CA
• San Antonio, TX
• Silverdale, WA
• Saint Louis, MO
• Washington, DC

Title: Personnel Security - TX Austin Telework 

Personnel Security Specialist (Telework) - Supporting Austin, TX site

Location: Austin, TX

The title of this position description highlights Austin, TX as one of the supported locations for the telework.

This is the same work as the position at https://pitonscience.com/index.php/jobs/29-personnel-security-specialist-telework which shows each of the locations supported by this telework.

If you previously submitted an application there is not a need to apply again. Our team is reviewing resumes which have already been received and we will reply. This is a large opportunity which on a telework-basis supports sites nation-wide. We still need additional applicants to meet the minimum requirement of the contract. We will post additional position descriptions to highlight some of the locations of the offices which the telework will support that are listed at the bottom of this position description. Duplicate applications for the various supported offices for those supported office specific emails are not needed or desired. While it is not needed or requested, if you are interested in sharing with us that as a teleworker you have a preference for supporting a particular office then we would welcome a follow-up email mentioning the prior application but without an additional copy of your resume.

This is an updated description which at the bottom includes the cities and states of the offices across the United States which will be supported by the telework. Personnel Security Specialists will be assigned on a telework basis to support a particular office. 

Position Type:  Full-Time 100% Remote

Period of Performance:  Base year and four option years.

How To Apply:  Please apply (if you have not already applied to the original position description without the location information) by sending your resume via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience conducting background investigations
• Requires a Tier 4 high risk public trust or higher – within last five years.
• Excellent communication, research, and data management skills
• Demonstrate solid understanding of and perform duties in accordance with 5 CFR 731.
• Evaluate suitability applications and completed background investigations to elicit pertinent information and material facts to make a preliminary adjudicative decision, subject to Personnel Security Specialist’s (Adjudicator) review on whether to hire, approve or deny access.  Derogatory information refers to any information provided either by applicant, employee, contractor or by any other means that could be disqualifying.
• Perform suitability prescreening and review numerous required documents with minimal errors.
• Perform end to end adjudication as required excluding inherently governmental functions.
• Review completed background investigations as required; compare and cross-check information.
• Effectively communicate with customers and stakeholders as required, both verbally and in writing as appropriate.
• Maintain personnel security records, verify data, and perform security checks utilizing specified government systems, and Electronic Questionnaires of Investigations Processing (eQIP), USAccess, Fingerprint Results, OF-306 and other as provided.
• Analyzing investigation reports conducted by other security entities to support IRS determinations; screening, evaluation, and adjudication of background investigations, performing other duties as required to assist with resolving security concerns; and
• Prepare written analysis and propose recommendations to resolve complex issues; identify high priority cases/issues for review as required.

Specific Duties:

Background Investigations - Contract Management Module

• Assist the Contract Management Module team with contractor onboarding tasks.
• Create contractor records in the Automated Background Investigations System.
• Validate/process onboarding documents submitted to Contract Management Module e-mail account.
• Assist with Contract Management Module maintenance tasks.
• Update contractor lifecycle page when adjudication or separation forms are received.

The telecommute work will support government offices at the following locations with analysts assigned to support a specific office.

• Albuquerque, NM
• Andover, MA
• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX
• Boise, IA
• Chamblee, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Chesterfield, MO
• Chicago, IL
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Covington, KY
• Detroit, MI
• Downers Grove, IL
• Fairview Heights, IL
• Fresno, CA
• Hampton, VA
• Holtsville, NY
• Houston, TX
• Laguna Niguel, CA
• Lanham, MD
• Lexington, KY
• Little Rock, AR
• Lowell, MA
• Manchester, NH
• Memphis, TN
• Miami, FL
• Ogden, UT
• Parkersburg, WV
• Portland, OR
• Raleigh, NC
• Santa Ana, CA
• San Antonio, TX
• Silverdale, WA
• Saint Louis, MO
• Washington, DC

Title: Personnel Security - IL Chicago Telework

Personnel Security Specialist (Telework) - Supporting Chicago, IL site

Location: Chicago, IL

The title of this position description highlights Chicago, IL as one of the supported locations for the telework.

This is the same work as the position at https://pitonscience.com/index.php/jobs/29-personnel-security-specialist-telework which shows each of the locations supported by this telework.

If you previously submitted an application there is not a need to apply again. Our team is reviewing resumes which have already been received and we will reply. This is a large opportunity which on a telework-basis supports sites nation-wide. We still need additional applicants to meet the minimum requirement of the contract. We will post additional position descriptions to highlight some of the locations of the offices which the telework will support that are listed at the bottom of this position description. Duplicate applications for the various supported offices for those supported office specific emails are not needed or desired. While it is not needed or requested, if you are interested in sharing with us that as a teleworker you have a preference for supporting a particular office then we would welcome a follow-up email mentioning the prior application but without an additional copy of your resume.

This is an updated description which at the bottom includes the cities and states of the offices across the United States which will be supported by the telework. Personnel Security Specialists will be assigned on a telework basis to support a particular office. 

Position Type:  Full-Time 100% Remote

Period of Performance:  Base year and four option years.

How To Apply:  Please apply (if you have not already applied to the original position description without the location information) by sending your resume via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience conducting background investigations
• Requires a Tier 4 high risk public trust or higher – within last five years.
• Excellent communication, research, and data management skills
• Demonstrate solid understanding of and perform duties in accordance with 5 CFR 731.
• Evaluate suitability applications and completed background investigations to elicit pertinent information and material facts to make a preliminary adjudicative decision, subject to Personnel Security Specialist’s (Adjudicator) review on whether to hire, approve or deny access.  Derogatory information refers to any information provided either by applicant, employee, contractor or by any other means that could be disqualifying.
• Perform suitability prescreening and review numerous required documents with minimal errors.
• Perform end to end adjudication as required excluding inherently governmental functions.
• Review completed background investigations as required; compare and cross-check information.
• Effectively communicate with customers and stakeholders as required, both verbally and in writing as appropriate.
• Maintain personnel security records, verify data, and perform security checks utilizing specified government systems, and Electronic Questionnaires of Investigations Processing (eQIP), USAccess, Fingerprint Results, OF-306 and other as provided.
• Analyzing investigation reports conducted by other security entities to support IRS determinations; screening, evaluation, and adjudication of background investigations, performing other duties as required to assist with resolving security concerns; and
• Prepare written analysis and propose recommendations to resolve complex issues; identify high priority cases/issues for review as required.

Specific Duties:

Background Investigations - Contract Management Module

• Assist the Contract Management Module team with contractor onboarding tasks.
• Create contractor records in the Automated Background Investigations System.
• Validate/process onboarding documents submitted to Contract Management Module e-mail account.
• Assist with Contract Management Module maintenance tasks.
• Update contractor lifecycle page when adjudication or separation forms are received.

The telecommute work will support government offices at the following locations with analysts assigned to support a specific office.

• Albuquerque, NM
• Andover, MA
• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX
• Boise, IA
• Chamblee, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Chesterfield, MO
• Chicago, IL
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Covington, KY
• Detroit, MI
• Downers Grove, IL
• Fairview Heights, IL
• Fresno, CA
• Hampton, VA
• Holtsville, NY
• Houston, TX
• Laguna Niguel, CA
• Lanham, MD
• Lexington, KY
• Little Rock, AR
• Lowell, MA
• Manchester, NH
• Memphis, TN
• Miami, FL
• Ogden, UT
• Parkersburg, WV
• Portland, OR
• Raleigh, NC
• Santa Ana, CA
• San Antonio, TX
• Silverdale, WA
• Saint Louis, MO
• Washington, DC

Title: Personnel Security - GA Remote - Atlanta

Personnel Security Specialist (Telework) - Supporting Atlanta, GA site

Location: Atlanta, GA

The title of this position description highlights Atlanta, GA as one of the supported locations for the telework.

This is the same work as the position at https://pitonscience.com/index.php/jobs/29-personnel-security-specialist-telework which shows each of the locations supported by this telework.

If you previously submitted an application there is not a need to apply again. Our team is reviewing resumes which have already been received and we will reply. This is a large opportunity which on a telework-basis supports sites nation-wide. We still need additional applicants to meet the minimum requirement of the contract. We will post additional position descriptions to highlight some of the locations of the offices which the telework will support that are listed at the bottom of this position description. Duplicate applications for the various supported offices for those supported office specific emails are not needed or desired. While it is not needed or requested, if you are interested in sharing with us that as a teleworker you have a preference for supporting a particular office then we would welcome a follow-up email mentioning the prior application but without an additional copy of your resume.

This is an updated description which at the bottom includes the cities and states of the offices across the United States which will be supported by the telework. Personnel Security Specialists will be assigned on a telework basis to support a particular office. 

Position Type:  Full-Time 100% Remote

Period of Performance:  Base year and four option years.

How To Apply:  Please apply (if you have not already applied to the original position description without the location information) by sending your resume via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience conducting background investigations
• Requires a Tier 4 high risk public trust or higher – within last five years.
• Excellent communication, research, and data management skills
• Demonstrate solid understanding of and perform duties in accordance with 5 CFR 731.
• Evaluate suitability applications and completed background investigations to elicit pertinent information and material facts to make a preliminary adjudicative decision, subject to Personnel Security Specialist’s (Adjudicator) review on whether to hire, approve or deny access.  Derogatory information refers to any information provided either by applicant, employee, contractor or by any other means that could be disqualifying.
• Perform suitability prescreening and review numerous required documents with minimal errors.
• Perform end to end adjudication as required excluding inherently governmental functions.
• Review completed background investigations as required; compare and cross-check information.
• Effectively communicate with customers and stakeholders as required, both verbally and in writing as appropriate.
• Maintain personnel security records, verify data, and perform security checks utilizing specified government systems, and Electronic Questionnaires of Investigations Processing (eQIP), USAccess, Fingerprint Results, OF-306 and other as provided.
• Analyzing investigation reports conducted by other security entities to support IRS determinations; screening, evaluation, and adjudication of background investigations, performing other duties as required to assist with resolving security concerns; and
• Prepare written analysis and propose recommendations to resolve complex issues; identify high priority cases/issues for review as required.

Specific Duties:

Background Investigations - Contract Management Module

• Assist the Contract Management Module team with contractor onboarding tasks.
• Create contractor records in the Automated Background Investigations System.
• Validate/process onboarding documents submitted to Contract Management Module e-mail account.
• Assist with Contract Management Module maintenance tasks.
• Update contractor lifecycle page when adjudication or separation forms are received.

The telecommute work will support government offices at the following locations with analysts assigned to support a specific office.

• Albuquerque, NM
• Andover, MA
• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX
• Boise, IA
• Chamblee, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Chesterfield, MO
• Chicago, IL
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Covington, KY
• Detroit, MI
• Downers Grove, IL
• Fairview Heights, IL
• Fresno, CA
• Hampton, VA
• Holtsville, NY
• Houston, TX
• Laguna Niguel, CA
• Lanham, MD
• Lexington, KY
• Little Rock, AR
• Lowell, MA
• Manchester, NH
• Memphis, TN
• Miami, FL
• Ogden, UT
• Parkersburg, WV
• Portland, OR
• Raleigh, NC
• Santa Ana, CA
• San Antonio, TX
• Silverdale, WA
• Saint Louis, MO
• Washington, DC