Investigative Assistant - Investigator - Fully Remote

About the position Responsibilities • Contact other personnel security operations and document the reason for a 'please call' designation in CVS. • Conduct status checks on background investigations utilizing the automated OPM Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS). • Conduct telephone and written inquiries in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974. • Conduct Subject contact in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and obtain written statements when required. • Initiate background investigations at the correct tier based on the risk/sensitivity level of the position in the DCSA NBIS eApp system. • Report and document results of inquiries. • Complete investigative leads within established time frames. • Conduct post-investigation follow-up necessary for issue resolution and adjudication. • Monitor personnel security mailbox, work log, and workflow as necessary. • Assist in audit preparation. • Perform other personnel security assistant tasks as assigned. Requirements • A minimum of two years of experience conducting background investigations for the purpose of adjudication for suitability or national security. • One year conducting investigations and one year of suitability and fitness case processing or adjudication on behalf of the Federal Government. • Completed formal training in conducting background investigations in support of personnel security and suitability decisions in compliance with National Training Standards established by OPM. • Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to elicit detailed information from a variety of sources necessary to evaluate an individual's conduct and character. • Ability to perform and adapt in a high tempo, fast paced and fluid security environment. • Demonstrated practical knowledge of commonly applied personnel security and suitability principles, concepts, and methodologies. • Demonstrated experience and familiarity working with e-QIP/eAPP. • Must possess and demonstrate an applied knowledge of utilizing the General Services Administration USAccess system to sponsor individuals for HSPD-12 PIV credentials. Nice-to-haves • Experience reviewing personal documents, Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-86, SF-85, SF-85P), and other records to ensure they are accurate, complete, and in compliance with the adjudication guidelines. • Demonstrated experience and familiarity working with an automated case management system and uploading all documents into an electronic format. • Ability and willingness to learn the basic functions and operations of all systems associated with personnel security processing. Benefits • Commuter assistance • Health savings account • Health insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Flexible spending account • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance