**Summary** The **Personnel Security Specialist V** involves preparing detailed reports, advising supervisors on security matters, and coordinating with other divisions and agencies to resolve security issues to ensure effective security management. **_This position is contingent upon contract award_** **Responsibilities** + Function as Team Lead over assigned personnel + Initiate or perform extensive indices checks, arrest record checks, and the like to obtain pertinent and identifying information for the cases + Provide direct support and service to the administration of the Security Program by participating in complex security assessment investigations + Provide an in-depth, high-risk analysis of high risk (potentially serious or high impact) investigations so that the Prime Contractor lead can make a security and suitability determination. + Evaluate reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to recommend suitability / security determinations. + Prepare outgoing communications to transmit recommendations with supporting analysis and data. + Remain vigilant for new methods and procedures for passing and affirming clearances including SCI / Regulations, FISs, and / or EOs and DOJ Orders. + Serve as an expert on project teams + Engage with internal and external customers on personnel security to ensure the assigned program / project is fully integrated; leverage current threat intelligence to enhance or modify procedures. + Review and analyze requests for investigations concerning security clearances and other security-related matters + Examine and analyze investigative files to determine potential security risks + Conduct Personnel Security Interviews (PSIs) and prepare detailed analyses and recommendations + Conduct security briefings and assist in reviewing personal history statements + Conduct background investigations and prepare reports on the results + Draft summary sheets and recommend follow-up investigations if needed + Review Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-86) and verify application information + Contact subjects to complete background investigation forms and input data + Retrieve data from credit bureaus and review reports for criminal records + Prioritize assignments, create schedules, and conduct peer reviews + Other duties as assigned **Qualifications** + Must be a US Citizen + Masters degree with eight (8) plus years of experience in Federal state local or military LE or (10) plus years of experience working in the personnel security field + Prior security management experience preferred + Technical training / certification as an investigator and / or adjudicator is required. + Knowledge of DOJ and FBI regulations regarding the personnel security process. + Experience conducting interviews and security briefings, discussing analysis and opinion in a concise, logical, and objective manner, and preparing written communications setting forth analyses and recommendations. + Proficiency in indices systems, various record check systems, and file review processes to develop and extract the most complete and accurate information relative to the subject as possible. + Demonstrated analytical ability to extensively analyze various types of materials, including investigative reports, to develop information regarding security vulnerabilities; to develop investigative leads; to propose a recommendation as to the approval, denial, or revocation of security clearances. _Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:_ + Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment. + Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) knowledge. + Must be proficient within MS Excel and strong functionalitywithin MS Office Suite. Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program