Security Assistant

Security Assistant

As a Security Assistant with Suitability Executive Agent Programs (SuitEA), you will review and analyze background investigations, research and verify suitability information, and support adjudication actions that help ensure an effective, reliable, and trustworthy federal workforce.

Responsibilities :

• Review suitability referrals - Examine routine and non-routine referrals, background investigations to include debarment cases, to determine if they meet OPM jurisdiction and adjudication guidelines.
• Research and verify information - Gather data from background investigations, court records, employment records, and law-enforcement sources to clarify discrepancies or incomplete case details.
• Prepare case documentation - In routine cases, draft correspondence, written inquiries, fieldwork requests, and written recommendations.
• Coordinate with agencies - Communicate with agency security or HR offices to obtain clarifying information, resolve adjudicative discrepancies, and ensure accurate case processing.
• Maintain case systems and reports - Enter, track, and update case data; generate timeliness, status, and workload management reports for follow-up and branch review.
• Support branch operations - Assist with outreach, file preparation and other administrative projects supporting suitability adjudication functions.

Requirements :

Conditions of Employment :

Qualifications :

Applicants must have one of the following :

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.