Adjudication, Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Concurrent Versions System (CVS), Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Fitness, Life Insurance, Multitasking, National Agency Clearance, Security Clearance, Security Monitoring, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Team Player, Top Secret Clearance, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Reston, VA
POSTED
14 days ago
Overview
Contribute directly to safeguarding national security by joining our team as a Security Specialist at the DIA''s Central Processing Center. In this crucial role, you''ll utilize your expertise and sound judgement to conduct national agency checks, manage sensitive cases, and prepare comprehensive materials for adjudicative review.
FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM at Reston, Virginia.
Responsibilities
Using judgement and experience to conduct and or/collect national agency checks to complete investigations for adjudicative review
National agency checks may consist of investigations, incident reports, continuous evaluation, continuous vetting, and T5R background investigations
Creating, managing, and closing cases in appropriate security systems of record
Utilizing Scattered Castles, NBIS, CATS, NCIC, Sli, NP2 Portal, eQIP, JPAS, JVS, DCII, and CVS; initiating and scoping
Determining security case completion and preparation for adjudication to include coordinating with other offices
Determining the need for additional investigative information
Qualifications
TS/SCI clearance with a CI poly
Associate''s Degree in Security Management, Personnel Security, or Business
A combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree
3+ years of relevant experience
Personnel security experience including: SF-86 initiation and review, background investigation initiation and review, security adjudications, understanding of reciprocity and ability to complete reciprocity cases
Experience with suitability and/or fitness adjudications
An understanding of the difference between suitability determinations and security clearance determinations
Experience crafting analysis of data gathered
Administrative skills for professional writing, correspondence, and communication via email, phone, and in person
Experience in customer relations
Ability to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic work environment
Why Join Our Team
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. As part of our rapidly growing company, you''ll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.