Security Assistant

Security Assistant

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, Amentum 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 50,000 people in over 85 countries on all seven continents and is headquartered in Chantilly, VA

This position is contingent upon a number of items including, but not limited to, security processing and position availability, which may lead to a lengthy hiring process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts and interprets database checks and credit reports.

• Performs data entry.

• Provides 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.

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

• Works on complex problems and provides solutions.

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

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

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

• Composes 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.

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

• Establishes and maintains 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.

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

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

• Performs security assessment investigations and provides recommendations to the FBI HQ.

• Reviews and analyzes requests for investigations concerning security clearances.

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

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

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

• Updates and audits electronic workflow tracking programs.

• Provides customer service and appointment scheduling.

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

Basic Qualifications and Requirements

• Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance.
  
  Note:
  
  US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret clearance

• Associate’s Degree

• 1 year of experience

• Experienced in use of Microsoft Office products.

• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Experience performing routine office administrative support functions.

• 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.

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer skills required:

• MS Office Suite proficiency.

• Must…