Current and valid TS clearance or SSBI/T5 level investigation
Responsibilities include:
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- Complete Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) Initiation Process
- Perform a comprehensive review of the e-QIP/Background package investigative forms, in accordance with OPM guidelines (available on request in the reading room) for the SF/85P/SF86, for errors, missing information or signatures, gaps in coverage, etc., to include completeness and accuracy
- Retrieve cases to work from the agency e-QIP Virtual Queue and performs a second review of the e-QIP package and investigative forms
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Access e-QIPs submitted by the Hiring Centers to process the request and confirm the receipt of all required attachments/background investigation supplemental documents
- Scans all the signed/dated releases, submitted via facsimile, and attaches them to the e-QIP.
- Processes all incoming FP charts
- Performs a comprehensive review of the e-QIP/BI package investigative forms, in accordance with OPM’s guidelines for the SF85P/SF86, for errors, missing information or signatures, gaps in coverage, etc.
- Rejects the e-QIP/BI packages back to the Hiring Centers to address any deficiencies or discrepancies, which fail to meet OPM requirements or preclude the ability to initiate the investigative process
- Approves the e-QIP request and releases it to the Investigative Service Provider (ISP), OPM, for scheduling of the NAC
- Perform both Cornerstone (electronic)/manual preliminary vetting checks, if applicable
- Order prior Suitability/Security investigations for OPM or the Internal Records Management Branch, which will be used as the basis for reciprocal acceptance, upgrading or updating an investigation
- Creates the Person/Position Record and scans and/or attaches required documents to a web-based management system used to maintain personnel security records (suitability, security, clearance investigations, etc.)
- Ensure all documents saved to the agency’s record at the appropriate case level, under the correct category and have the proper description name
- Prepares various spreadsheets of data, utilizing the Microsoft Excel program
- Processes Incoming ROIs, NACs, and Electronic File Requests (EFR) from a manifest received from the ISP, by logging the receipt dates into ISMS and updating the system to reflect the appropriate case work status
- Contact the Hiring Centers and/or subject’s, via email or telephone to obtain additional information required that will preclude the case from having to be reinitiated
- Security Clearance Processing/Polygraph Result Processing - process all Security Clearance Requests Agency Form 6100 that are received
- Receive and distribute Threat Mitigation and Analysis Division (TMAD) Reports
- Runs ISMS reports on a monthly basis and sends e-mails to appropriate adjudicator to follow-up, if necessary
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Support Services - Assist the Reports Staff verifying data in tables, records, etc., by using agency specific databases
- Enter data into various agency databases used by agency’s file room
- Assist the BI COR team by addressing specific questions relating to BI (missing documents, confirming receipt, etc.). Also respond to inquiries regarding status of outgoing investigations
- Ensures that the New Scheduled Case Tracking Sheet is running successfully and updating correctly and reports any irregularities appropriately
Education/Experience:
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Have at least three (3) years of general experience and one (1) year of specialized experience. General experience is experience gained in an office setting. Specialized experience is experience in reviewing and scheduling background investigations on applicants, employees and contractors within the limits of federal agency designated authority
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Desired:
• Experience in an investigative, adjudications, or investigative analyst field
Experience with ISMS
• Possess the ability to interpret local agency checks and credit reports
• Knowledge of National Security and Suitability Investigations