Sr. Personnel Security Specialist - MGT

The Senior Personnel Security Specialist is responsible for the administration and coordination of the Federal Reserve System Security Clearances program. Serves in a continuous advisory role to the Board's Personnel Security Officer, Division Directors and Board Senior Management staff and the Federal Reserve Banks/Branches on personnel security policies, formulating and recommending personnel security investigative requirements, and advising on procedures for adverse security determinations and employee rights. Provides consultation, training and technical support for the Personnel Security e-QIP and e-Clearance automated systems.

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus five years' experience in personnel security, seven to ten year's preferred. This position requires knowledge of both information resources management and the personnel security environment. Must possess a thorough knowledge of legislative and regulatory personnel security requirements. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of Board staff, Reserve Banks’ personnel security representatives, and representatives from other government agencies. Demonstrated experience conducting training and presentations required. Requires technical proficiency in distributed software systems and understands the interrelationships among systems. Experienced in problem diagnosis and resolution. Able to communicate complex technical concepts in non-technical language. Must have a strong commitment to customer service satisfaction. Experience with MSOffice, including excel and access, required. Detail oriented and excellent written communication skills preferred. Position requires a Top-Secret clearance with CIA Special Access Approval. Knowledge in the use of e-QIP and e-Clearances highly desirable.

The work at this level includes work situations in which the employee must interpret and apply a number of legislative policies and regulations. Must resolve complex problems associated with security clearances and background investigations resulting from inquiries by the FBI or OPM. Uses initiative and resourcefulness in applying a number of different analytical tools to non-routine information systems’ problems. Advises Board and System management on issues and makes recommendations for resolution. It also requires significant expertise and depth of knowledge in personnel security. Requires sound judgment and ability to draw upon professional expertise and experience to identify appropriate actions to be taken in response to issues and problems, including automated security systems. Successful completion of assignments requires innovatively applying established methodologies or developing new techniques. The work involves developing, administering and evaluating the personnel security and fingerprint programs at the Board and providing oversight and consultation to the Federal Reserve. Must stay abreast of and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Desired training/classes/certifications include the following:

• OPM Fundamentals of Suitability and Fitness Adjudicators
• Suitability Action Procedures for Suitability Adjudicators
• Introduction to National Security Adjudication Course
• Fundamentals of National Security Adjudication
• Advanced National Security Adjudication Course

Please be prepared to submit a writing sample.

This position is hybrid, requiring a combination of telework and an in-office presence in Washington, DC.