Personnel Security Analyst Job in Arlington, VA

Summary

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Duties

This announcement provides a reassignment/promotion opportunity for the Personnel Security Analyst position on the Mission Support, Safety & Personnel Security Team located in Arlington, VA. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

The successful candidate will be able to be engaged in the formulation and application of personnel security policies, procedures, and systems involving the loyalty and reliability of people, or processes against criminal, terrorist, or hostile intelligence activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for running National Criminal Investigation Checks (NCIC)
for new hires and work with Human Resources to ensure all security paperwork is completed prior to in-processing personnel. Works closely with Postal Inspection Service Background Investigation Team to ensure clearance information forms are submitted correctly and in a timely
manner.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 10/10/2025 will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-13. The salary range for this position is $120,579.00 - $156,755.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Promotion potential to a GS-13 is at management's discretion.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

• Provides advice and guidance and makes recommendations and decisions are characterized by importance.
• Assists with developing and implementing policies and procedures for personnel security programs within the Office of Inspector General.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of personnel security practices and recommends appropriate action to correct deficiencies.
• Administers personnel security new orientation briefs upon request.
• Responsible for running National Criminal Investigation Checks (NCIC) for new hires and works with Human Resources to ensure all security paperwork is completed prior to in-processing personnel. Works closely with Postal Inspection Service Background Investigation Team to ensure clearance information forms are submitted correctly and in a timely manner.
• Reviews self-report information provided by clearance holders as required by Continuous Vetting. Assesses risk and applies adjudicative guidelines in review of self-report information and during the review of security alert flags.
• Tracks new background investigations and periodic review investigations through adjudication.
• Coordinates, carries out and monitors the effectiveness of the personnel security program.
• Makes technical decisions concerning the interpretation and implementation of existing policy relative to personnel security.
• Exercises authority for making analytical and technical personnel security policy decisions.
• Reviews, evaluates, and adjudicates reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to determine whether to grant, deny, revoke, suspend, or restrict security clearances consistent with national security and the Postal Inspection Service Background Investigation Team.
• Interviews applicants to resolve questions concerning derogatory information developed during a background investigation.
• Provides information and assistance to agency officials by advising on personnel security policies; formulating and recommending personnel security investigative requirements; and advising on procedures for adverse security determinations and employee rights.
• Represents the agency in personnel security matters, develop guidelines, procedures and other materials for use by operating officials; administering programs for continuous security evaluation of personnel; assisting in arranging and conducting hearings or appeals; and administering security awareness programs.
• Serves as the technical expert in personnel security matters on interdepartmental and department-wide task forces developing personnel security policies, procedures, and enhancements.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top-Secret security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 10/10/2025, to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
• You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.
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• You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.

Next steps

Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.