Adjudicator

Summary Adjudicators evaluate reports of investigations, interpret and apply adjudicative guidelines, and render eligibility determinations for access to classified information consistent with the interests of National Security. They also work with NGA organizations and external investigative and adjudicative agencies to identify and resolve personnel security-related issues. Responsibilities ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The position requires the incumbent to possess the ability to perform duties as a member of a team and ensure caseloads are processed in a timely manner. The incumbent is also expected to possess excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task, be able to manage multiple priorities, and provide outstanding customer support. The incumbent must be able to obtain the Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC) within 24 months of employment and maintain certification biannually. You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. This position may be eligible for a RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment. To receive the incentive, selected candidates must be eligible under 5 CFR Part 575, Subpart A, upon issuance of the Final Offer Letter. Changes in federal employment status prior to issuance of the Final Offer Letter may affect eligibility. To receive the incentive, selected candidates will be required to sign a service agreement to stay within the position at NGA for the agreed upon time. If the service agreement is terminated before its completion, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional information regarding recruitment incentives for current federal employees can be found in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 2006. Requirements Conditions of Employment Security Investigation SPECIAL INFO: As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards. – U.S. Citizenship Required – Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information) – Polygraph Test Required – Position Subject to Drug Testing – Two Year Probationary Period – Direct Deposit Required SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714, on an annual basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Failure to comply may negatively impact continued access to Top Secret information, Information Systems, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. NGA utilizes all processes and procedures of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Non-executive NGA employees are assigned to five distinct pay bands based on the type and scope of work performed. The employees base salary is established within their assigned pay band based on their unique qualifications. A performance pay process is conducted each year to determine a potential base pay salary increase and/or bonus. An employees annual performance evaluation is a key factor in the performance pay process. Employees on term or temporary appointments are not eligible to apply for internal assignment opportunity notices. This position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are an external applicant claiming veterans preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must self-identify your eligibility. Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcements mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1. Demonstrated experience in the Adjudications process such as; but not limited to analyzing cases using the whole-person concept and the adjudicative guidelines in SEAD4, drafting a Statement of Reasons and summarizing unmitigated information in a Letter of Denial/Revocation. 2. Demonstrated knowledge in the key executive orders, policies, regulations, and guidelines that influence the personnel security methodology. 3. Demonstrated experience in evaluating, interpreting, and analyzing reports of investigations, applying adjudicative guidelines, and in rendering eligibility determinations for access to classified information. 4. Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal and external customers to achieve mission requirements. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience or training in adjudication, investigations, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience or training in adjudication, investigations, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Must obtain Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC) within 24 months. Must obtain Due Process Adjudicator Professional Credential (DPAPC) within 48 months. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrated knowledge with the federal investigative standards and adjudication process within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense. 2. Demonstrated experience within an Intelligence Communitys Personnel Security or Counterintelligence functional area. 3. Desired certifications, such as Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC); Due Process Adjudicator Professional Credential (DPAPC) and/or Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC). Education Additional Information