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Description Personnel Security Analyst / Adjudicator – Junior The Developmental Security Analyst provides entry-level adjudicative support to the Sponsor. Working under the guidance of Senior Case Managers, the analyst organizes investigative materials and applies Federal adjudicative standards to determine eligibility for access to National Security Information. This role focuses on mastering the "story" of a case and ensuring all administrative and investigative requirements are met for minimally complex cases. Clearance: TS/SCI w Full Scope Polygraph Location: Herndon, VA Responsibilities: • Case Management: Manage a varied caseload of minimally complex cases; maintain a production average of 23 completed cases per month. • Investigative Review: Organize file materials and ensure routine coverage (Background Investigations, Polygraphs, and National Agency Checks) meets standards. • Analytical Support: Identify cases meeting specific thresholds for Subject Matter Expert (SME) review and submit recommendations to Senior Case Managers. • Interviews & Briefing: Partner with senior peers to conduct Subject interviews; prepare and deliver chronological case briefings to the Adjudication Board. • Documentation: Compose adjudicative closing documents and summaries with a clear nexus between case facts and ICD 704/EO 12968 standards. • Risk Mitigation: Identify significant derogatory information early and notify management; support the implementation of risk-mitigation strategies. Minimum Requirement: • Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of relevant experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of relevant experience. • Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of Federal adjudicative requirements, ICD 704, and EO 12968. • Core Skills: Demonstrated analytical ability, excellent writing skills (minimal editing required), and proficiency in MS Office suite. • Integrity: Ability to discreetly handle sensitive, classified, and personal information.

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Personnel Security Analyst / Adjudicator – Junior
Clearance: TS/SCI w Full Scope Polygraph
Location: Herndon, VA
Case Management: Manage a varied caseload of minimally complex cases; maintain a production average of 23 completed cases per month.
Investigative Review: Organize file materials and ensure routine coverage (Background Investigations, Polygraphs, and National Agency Checks) meets standards.
Analytical Support: Identify cases meeting specific thresholds for Subject Matter Expert (SME) review and submit recommendations to Senior Case Managers.
Interviews & Briefing: Partner with senior peers to conduct Subject interviews; prepare and deliver chronological case briefings to the Adjudication Board.
Documentation: Compose adjudicative closing documents and summaries with a clear nexus between case facts and ICD 704/EO 12968 standards.
Risk Mitigation: Identify significant derogatory information early and notify management; support the implementation of risk-mitigation strategies.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of relevant experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of relevant experience.
Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of Federal adjudicative requirements, ICD 704, and EO 12968.
Core Skills: Demonstrated analytical ability, excellent writing skills (minimal editing required), and proficiency in MS Office suite.
Integrity: Ability to discreetly handle sensitive, classified, and personal information.

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