Top Secret Cleared Security Assistant

Amentum Washington , DC 20319

Posted 4 weeks ago

Amentum is a leading provider of enduring support for the essential missions of the U.S. government, its allied partners, and international organizations. With over 60 years of experience, PAE supports the execution of complex and critical missions by providing global logistics and stability operations, technical services, and national security solutions to customers around the world. Amentum has a workforce of approximately 57,000 people in over 70 countries on all seven continents and is headquartered in Germantown, MD.

Security Assistant - Entry Level:

Minimum Experience Requirements:

  • High School degree or equivalent.

  • Experienced in use of Microsoft Office products.

  • Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.

  • Experience performing routine office administrative support functions.

  • Must have a valid driver's license.

  • Demonstrated analytical ability to critically review and analyze various types of incoming material and investigative reports to discern potential security vulnerabilities and to identify viable investigative leads.

  • Must have an active Top Secret clearance and must be capable of obtaining SCI access that includes a requirement to pass a security CI polygraph exam. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a TS clearance.

Functional Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Proficient computer skills to include:

✓ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

✓ Use of Internet to conduct research and/or open-source checks in aid of investigations.

  • Conduct and interpret database checks and credit reports.

  • Perform data entry.

  • Provide direct support and service to the administration of the FBI Security Program to include but not limited to logs, audits, analytical analysis, inventory, workflow tracking, maintaining schedules, and presentation briefs.

  • Provide support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes relating to Personal Security.

  • Work on complex problems and provides solutions.

  • Advise supervisor of potentially controversial matters or those matters with far reaching implications.

  • Initiate or perform extensive FBI indices checks, arrest record checks, and similar tasks to obtain pertinent and identifying information for the cases assigned.

  • Recommend the need for polygraph examinations and / or interviews based upon analysis of all data available.

  • Compose appropriate communications to pertinent FBI HQ Divisions and FOs to initiate same, setting forth any specific guidance which should be followed in regard to same (i.e., particular areas in question which need to be resolved; special qualifications desired of interviewer; etc.). Determinations and resulting communications are subject to review and approval by the Government lead.

  • Summarize all data provided and developed in a formal written analysis of the security concerns and their resolutions, considering information developed.

  • Establish and maintain liaison with other FBI HQ Divisions, DOJ and other agency officials including members of the IC to obtain, develop, and / or resolve queries as required.

  • Coordinate or work in concert with other FBI components as required to surface, develop, and resolve various issues encountered.

  • Recommend new methods and procedures for passing and affirming clearances including SCI / Regulations, FISs, and / or EO and DOJ Orders.

  • Perform security assessment investigations and provide recommendations to the FBI HQ.

  • Review and analyze requests for investigations concerning security clearances.

  • Prepare a detailed analysis of all information developed, to include potential remedial or precautionary action to meet minimum security standards.

  • Assist with briefings and debriefings of individual cases as necessary.

  • Maintain electronic and hardcopy logs. Scanning and uploading documentation.

  • Update and audit electronic workflow tracking programs.

  • Provide customer service and appointment scheduling.

  • Upload all official documents into the defined system of record, management, workflow, or tracking systems, files, and /or sub - files.

  • Conduct secure equipment and classified keying material inventories, inspections and other COMSEC related support and oversight functions.

  • Perform installation and troubleshooting of secure telephones, and coordinate and deliver devices and courier classified information.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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