Personnel Security Specialist

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Job Summary:
Alluvionic is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist who will support the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), Security and Emergency Management Staff (SEMS), in processing and adjudicating personnel security investigations for federal and contractor staff across all 94 U.S. Attorneys' Offices. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with evolving federal security requirements related to National Security Information (NSI) and Public Trust determinations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in federal personnel security practices and the ability to apply updated policies and procedures in a dynamic and mission-critical environment.

Must be US Citizen
Clearance Required:  Yes – Obtain a High-Risk Public Trust (T4)
*This is an onsite position.*

Responsibilities:

• Process and monitor background investigations for federal and contract employees requiring access to classified and sensitive information.

• Evaluate security forms (e.g., SF-85, SF-86) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Submit and track cases through e-QIP, DISS/JPAS, CVS, and other federal personnel security systems.

• Interpret and implement continuously evolving federal personnel security guidance, including suitability and national security eligibility standards.

• Assist with preliminary adjudication of investigation results in accordance with Executive Orders 12968 and 13467, SEADs, and other applicable policies.

• Maintain detailed case records and ensure documentation is handled in accordance with federal recordkeeping and privacy guidelines.

• Provide administrative and technical support to senior security staff and EOUSA leadership.

• Assist with policy development, security briefings, and coordination with investigative and adjudicative agencies (e.g., DCSA).

• Stay informed on changes in personnel security policies, practices, and emerging requirements.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant personnel security experience OR No degree and at least 8 years of relevant personnel security experience, including processing National Security Information background investigations and Public Trust cases.
• Practical experience implementing and adapting to changing federal background investigation requirements.
• Familiarity with federal investigative systems and processes such as e-QIP, DISS/JPAS, and CVS.
• Working knowledge of federal personnel security policies and adjudicative guidelines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting DOJ, EOUSA, or other federal law enforcement or legal agencies.
• Experience assisting with audits, compliance reviews, or data quality assurance.
• Security-related certifications or relevant training (e.g., CDSE coursework).
• Familiarity with insider threat, HSPD-12, or continuous evaluation initiatives.

 

Who We are:

Alluvionic is a woman-owned, 8(a) certified solutions provider of project management and process improvement services. We offer a wide range of products and services including extensive enterprise Process Improvement, CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration), CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), PMO (Project Management Office), and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementations for clients in various industries, providing Project Assurance® for every project.
We pride ourselves in being a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) with the CMMC Accreditation Body.

What it’s like to work at Alluvionic:
Working at Alluvionic means being surrounded by helpful and brilliant people who want to support your career growth. We are a company that puts people first and will help you get where you want to go. When we make mistakes, we own them, fix them, and improve our processes so we do better next time. We work hard and never forget to have fun, especially at happy hour.
We live by our company values of Family, Integrity, Professionalism, Innovation, Forward-Progress, Organization, and Communication. We invite you to apply if you share values even if your career path has been nontraditional.
Alluvionic is an authorized DoD SkillBridge Partner Organization. The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for servicemen & servicewomen to complete an internship during the last 180 days of service to gain valuable civilian career experience.