Personnel Security Specialist

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Provides authoritative management advisory services in Security related matters. Advises applicants, employees, co-workers' managers, and flight chiefs of their rights as it pertains to security clearance matters. Provides fingerprinting and security verification for NAF employees. Provides courtesy fingerprints for contractors, FCC providers, volunteers, and outside agencies on an as needed basis.
Assesses the loyalty, reliability, suitability and trustworthiness of applicants and/or appointees to NAF/Federal positions. for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions under 5 Code Federal Regulations 731. Reviews, evaluates and adjudicates reports of investigation, personnel files and other records to determine whether to grant, deny, revoke or suspend consistent with guidelines.
Prepares, submits, monitors, and updates computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material. Serves as a source of reference and guidance regarding the monitoring and maintenance of case-material. Communicates effectively with outside stakeholders to ensure that all appropriate information is received for the purpose of background investigations. Validates and ensures that submitted documents meet acceptability criteria and/or takes appropriate actions to resolve discrepancies or incomplete information. Responsible for filing correspondence and other records according to the filing system used. Effectively manages multiple priorities to include competing projects and casework. Operates office equipment (e.g., computers, facsimile machines, copiers, scanners, printers, and phone systems). Personnel security specialists provide authoritative information and assistance to organization officials by; advising on personnel security policies and related matters and on the impact of personnel security requirements on organizational missions; formulating and recommending personnel security investigative requirements; advising on procedures for adverse security determinations and employee rights; representing the organization in personnel security matters.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13021162

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete and maintain a background investigation with a favorable Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/02/2026



In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Ability to apply highly technical knowledge in solving complex problems and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures to the personnel security program. Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security and/or intelligence discipline and experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies is preferable. Experience in the application of 5CFR731 suitability guidelines. familiarity with NBIS, CVS, SWFT, CSO, NP 2 Portal, DISS, USAS, DCPDS and PIPS and other security products. Must possess basic computer skills and have knowledge of the automated NAF personnel data system. Must be familiar with personal computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and the Internet. Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with customers and the public.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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