Personnel Security Administrator

Position Summary

At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technicalexpertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Relentlessly driven by our dedication to service and performance, we have become the leading independentprovider of manned/unmanned full-spectrum outsourced ISR services in the world. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, andretain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and successareexpected.

We are seeking a resourceful personnel security specialist to conduct background checks on job applicants. In this role, you will be reviewing statements of personal history, investigating information provided in interviews, and recommending whether security clearances should be granted.

To ensure success, personnel security specialists shouldexhibitextensive experience in background investigations and the ability to accurately interpret security-related information. A first-class Personnel Security Specialist will be someone whose investigative skills result in reliable security clearance recommendations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

Determiningthe employment suitability of applicants who require security clearances.

Reviewing questionnaire answers, statements of personal history, and other related data prior to starting formal background checks.

Investigating pertinent background information, such as credit bureau reports, local agency checks, criminal records, and traffic violations.

Evaluating interview answers and investigating potentially adverse information.

Drafting follow-up questions for cases where insufficient information was provided.

Determiningthe authenticity and veracity of all background information, interview answers, and statements.

Preparing reports and recommending whether security clearances should be granted, suspended, revoked, or denied.

Documenting processes and ensuring the protection of sensitive information.

Developing andmaintainingsound background investigation practices, as well as ensuring compliance.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

The required skills and knowledge include:

Extensive knowledge of security policies, systems, procedures, and investigation techniques.

Proficiencyin office software and task management solutions, such as MS Word, Excel, and monday.com.

Experience in gathering and reviewing background information.

Advanced knowledge of information verification techniques.

Exceptional ability to make recommendations andadjudicateon the granting of clearances.

Advanced ability to document processes, report findings, and protect sensitive information.

Ability to develop andmaintainsound background investigation practices.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

The minimum years of related experience required:

Twoyears’ experience as a personnel security specialist, or in a similar role

Education

The minimum level of education required is:

Bachelors degree in a related field.

Desired Requirements

The desired skills, knowledge, and education include:

Experience in Defense& Aerospace Industry

Other Qualifications

Outside of the above, other certifications, licenses, or clearances include:

A current Top Secret/SCI clearance

Must be aq US Citizen

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.

Company Policy

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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MAG Aerospace (MAG) is committed to providing an online application process that is accessible to all, including individuals with a disability, by offering an alternative way to apply for job openings. This alternative method is available for those who cannot otherwise complete the online application due to a disability or need for accommodation.

MAG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants under the guidance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and certain state and/or local laws.

If you need assistance due to a disability, please contact the MAG Aerospace Recruiting email:

Applicant.Assist@mag.us or call (703) 376-8993.

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Job Locations MD-Lexington Park

ID 2024-7351

Work Region CONUS

Category Facilities/Security

Clearance Top Secret/SCI