Please scroll down, To apply

Personnel Security Administrator with Security Clearance

hiring now
New job

MAG Aero

2024-09-30 20:39:32

Job location Lexington Park, Maryland, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: I.T. & Communications

Job description

Position Summary At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise , operational excellence, and flawless execution. Relentlessly driven by our dedication to service and performance, we have become the leading independent provider of manned/unmanned full-spectrum outsourced ISR services in the world. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain . At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success are expected. We are seeking a resourceful personnel security specialist to conduct background checks on job applicants. In this role, you will be reviewing statements of personal history, investigating information provided in interviews, and recommending whether security clearances should be granted. To ensure success, personnel security specialists should exhibit extensive experience in background investigations and the ability to accurately interpret security-related information. A first-class Personnel Security Specialist will be someone whose investigative skills result in reliable security clearance recommendations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to : Determining the employment suitability of applicants who require security clearances. Reviewing questionnaire answers, statements of personal history, and other related data prior to starting formal background checks. Investigating pertinent background information, such as credit bureau reports, local agency checks, criminal records, and traffic violations. Evaluating interview answers and investigating potentially adverse information. Drafting follow-up questions for cases where insufficient information was provided. Determining the authenticity and veracity of all background information, interview answers, and statements. Preparing reports and recommending whether security clearances should be granted, suspended, revoked, or denied. Documenting processes and ensuring the protection of sensitive information. Developing and maintaining sound background investigation practices, as well as ensuring compliance. Requirements Minimum Requirements Knowledge and Skills The required skills and knowledge include: Extensive knowledge of security policies, systems, procedures, and investigation techniques. Proficiency in office software and task management solutions, such as MS Word, Excel, and Experience in gathering and reviewing background information. Advanced knowledge of information verification techniques. Exceptional ability to make recommendations and adjudicate on the granting of clearances. Advanced ability to document processes, report findings, and protect sensitive information. Ability to develop and maintain sound background investigation practices. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. The minimum years of related experience required: Two years' experience as a personnel security specialist, or in a similar role Education The minimum level of education required is: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Desired Requirements The desired skills, knowledge, and education include: Experience in Defense & Aerospace Industry Other Qualifications Outside of the above, other certifications, licenses, or clearances include: A current Top Secret/SCI clearance Must be aq US Citizen Special Note The position is contingent upon candidate's ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements. Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation. Company Policy MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Click below for the "Know Your Rights" and "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination" supplement posters. MAG Aerospace (MAG) is committed to providing an online application process that is accessible to all, including individuals with a disability, by offering an alternative way to apply for job openings. This alternative method is available for those who cannot otherwise complete the online application due to a disability or need for accommodation. MAG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants under the guidance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and certain state and/or local laws. If you need assistance due to a disability, please contact the MAG Aerospace Recruiting email: or call .

Inform a friend!

<!– job description page –>
Top