Entry-Level Personnel Security Specialist

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Entry-Level Personnel Security Specialist to support security assessment investigations, including background investigations, periodic reinvestigations, security clearances, employment suitability determinations and continuous employee evaluation. The role also supports the administration of security programs by taking part in less complex investigations and providing adjudication recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct, review and analyse internal and external interviews, and perform FBI indices checks, arrest record checks and FBI file reviews to assess security risk.
• Write reports and oral presentations, summarise data and compose correspondence to Field Offices and FBI HQ divisions, and issue guidance for investigations in line with Federal standards and FBI policy.
• Review investigative reports and correspondence from Field Offices, recommend polygraph examinations and interviews, and coordinate with Field Offices and other agencies such as the IC.
• Analyse results of investigations, interviews and polygraphs, prepare formal analyses of security concerns and recommendations, and assist with case briefings and debriefings.
• Upload official documents into the defined record-keeping, management, workflow or tracking systems.

Required profile

• Active Top Secret US Government clearance (US citizenship required to maintain it).
• Bachelor's degree with two years' experience, or Associate's degree with four years' experience.
• Two years of experience in personnel security investigation or investigative analysis, including database checks, credit reports and routine administrative support.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Internet research and open-source checks
• Database searches for personnel security matters
• Knowledge of Federal Investigative Standards, Security Executive Agent Directives, Executive Orders and U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (desired)

What we offer

• Salary of $58,000 to $65,000.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.