Personnel Security Specialist IV - Lead (Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility clearance and Hybrid role)

Overview

Lead security adjudicator overseeing personnel suitability reviews and team onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• scif support
• system access
• security review
• attendance tracking
• reporting
• sop training

Tasks

-Daily Attendance & DAR: Walk new hires through daily attendance procedures and DAR (Daily Activity Report). -Ensure SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) duty requirements are consistently fulfilled. -Manages the review of systems, databases, responses to security questionnaires, reports of investigation (ROI), law enforcement documents, incident reports, and other source security information that contain personal history and related information associated with a candidate to make suitability, eligibility and adjudication recommendations or determinations. -Act as the primary point of contact between team members and the rest of the branches -Housekeeping: Provide guidance on administrative tasks such as timesheets, email setup, and PTO procedures. -Implements existing security directives, makes recommendation to resolve unique and complex security problems by coordinating with senior security specialists to include solutions and follow-up written communications. -Serve as a point of contact for any SCIF-related questions or issues -Keep PM current -Share concerns, roadblocks, ideas, and suggestions. -Assists with implementing operational policies, procedures, programs, and standards as required, ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of trusted workforce to include the Continuous Evaluation Program, continuous vetting, and RAPBACK. -Notify the PM of any issues, questions, or concerns promptly. -Assign new hires with teammate for the Buddy System -System Access: Assist with and track progress on system access setup. -Provide Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) support including but not limited to Scattered Castles checks -Verify DAR numbers to ensure accurate reporting. -The Lead should initiate communication with the customer when needed—always copy the Program Manager (PM). -Contributes to initiatives aimed at improving functional and automated processes within the subdivision. -SOPs & Training: Provide initial process overview and guidance to help new hires complete their assignments. -Coordinate scheduling and coverage to maintain compliance with security protocols and necessary system access. -Participate fully in SCIF duty -Ensure all PTO is reflected on the PM’s, Deputy’s, and Leads’ calendars. -Actively participate and provide briefings during each meeting. -Assists Federal staff to develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures. -Makes recommendations in accordance with regulations as to whether applicant meets the requirements for employment in a sensitive or non-sensitive position and is consistent with all appropriate adjudicative guidelines. -New Hire process guidance: Deliver overview sessions for new and existing team members as needed. -Support the PM with weekly and monthly reporting. -Attend all Leads meetings. -Be available to assist with urgent matters or cases, which may occur multiple times a day. -Progress Tracking: Monitor team progress to ensure new hires are catching up effectively. -Coordinate with the PM to prioritize current issues. -Assist the PM in tracking team attendance.

Requirements

• top-secret
• sci
• microsoft office
• isms
• security experience
• high school

What You Bring

-Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds. -Required to stand, walk and sit, and talk or hear, both in person and by telephone. Required to use a computer throughout the workday. -Must have 6 years of personnel security experience. -Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office, etc., -Active Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI. -Ability to learn and use specific government/customer systems such as Information Security Management System (ISMS). -Minimum 4 years of experience rendering adjudicative recommendations. -Minimum High School diploma/GED. -Expert knowledge or awareness and adherence to government policies or regulations governing security suitability and eligibility, such as Federal Investigative Standards (FIS), Executive Orders (E.O.) 12968, 13526, and 10450, Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 or other guidelines to make the appropriate adjudication recommendations. -Excellent written and oral communication, risk-management and problem-solving skills.

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About Akima

-Founded with a vision to support critical sectors, providing solutions across defense, intelligence, and civil sectors. -Serves a broad spectrum of industries, including energy, infrastructure, and water resources. -Delivered complex projects, such as large-scale infrastructure upgrades and energy management solutions. -Projects often involve intricate logistical coordination, requiring a deep understanding of specialized markets. -Approach is deeply collaborative, often working alongside government agencies and other key partners. -Noteworthy projects include managing water resource systems and optimizing energy infrastructure for municipalities. -Focus on operational excellence makes it a go-to partner for government and private sector organizations.

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Security Clearance

-must hold an active top‑secret clearance with sci eligibility (requires background investigation).