Investigative Case Specialist
$102,107–$102,107 year
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct initial pre-employment background investigations for Presidential Appointees, Foreign/Civil Service applicants, contractors, and periodic reinvestigations. Manage, distribute, store, and determine final dispositions of personnel security files in accordance with 5 FAM 400-490 and 5 FAH-4 H-100. Liaise with Embassies, Consulates, Regional Security Officers, and third-party companies regarding biometric transmissions and fingerprinting appointments worldwide. Obtain and process digital and hardcopy biometric data while maintaining knowledge of fingerprinting technologies and the Next Generation Identification system. Receive and interpret records of criminal history from Local Agencies, the FBI, and other law enforcement entities to verify clearance eligibility for Department Full Time Employees, Personal Service Contractors, and Detailees. Support Department investigations by requesting Reports of Investigation and releasing documents to accredited federal agencies.
Required Qualifications
- US citizen
- valid US passport
- minimum a TOP SECRET clearance
- High School Diploma
- at least 5 – 7 years of professional jobrelated experience
- preference in conducting or directing background investigations
- Knowledge of security requirements established in legislation, regulations and various policy statements pertaining to Personnel Security
- Knowledge of factors which might affect the suitability of applicants for employment with the Federal Government, and the Department of State
- Knowledge of security regulations and policies affecting employment of individuals in the Department of State
- Ability to apply guidance to each case
- Ability to prepare, analyze and evaluate investigative reports of a complex nature
- Ability to prepare oral and/or written summaries of the information contained therein
- Ability to reach sound conclusions of make recommendations that are based strictly on factual information contained therein
- Written products must be logically organized, clearly, and concisely written free of bias
- excellent command of the English language
- excellent writing skills
- proficient in Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- A satisfactory background screening
- negative drug test
- positive references
- proof of identity
- legal authorization to work in the United States
- proof of TTC
Desired Qualifications
- Department of State experience
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