Personnel Security Assistant

ASRC Federal provides information security, enterprise architecture, software development and health IT solutions to federal government customers. Our employees embrace innovation and are committed to a culture of continuous, standards-driven process improvement and assimilation of industry best practices. We are seeking a Personnel Security Assistant on site at Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in Washington, DC.

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This position has weekly in-office requirements

Clearance: Active Top Secret or ability to obtain a TS clearance

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison between ATF and a multitude of federal and state agenciesInitiates, reviews, and audits e-QIP applicationsTroubleshoots any issues Subject encounters with the e-QIP systemConducts open-source research when reviewing e-QIPsConduct investigative checks:Obtains credit checksConducts Selective Service checksConducts Federal Licensing System checksConducts state police checksConducts School Accreditation checksConducts Criminal activity National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) and NLETs checks through Justice Web Interface (JWIN) to NCICConducts Foreign travel through TECS checksConducts PIV checksReviews request packages, security packages, and waiver packagesReview PSRs for BIs and security clearancesManages and tracks cases by utilizing various internal and Departmental databasesQueries the PIPS for previous investigations and requests files from other agenciesCompletes initial risk assessments for Subjects that violate ATF agency specific qualificationsPrepares polygraph packageAccommodates and takes fingerprints for the FBI fingerprint checks as part of the pre-employment BI processEnters and tracks obligations for field investigator assignments Requests other investigative service provider filesRequests IA checksConducts the www.TheWorkNumber.com requestsProvides administrative case support for several SisAnswers phones; files paperwork; conducts file auditsPrepares and reviews correspondenceSends reminder emails to Subjects and their SponsorsConducts weekly and bi-weekly countsPrepares files for the FRC shipmentReviews Position Designation Tools and the type of investigation to be conductedRequests FBI Name Checks and distributes resultsPerforms other duties as assigned. Requirements

Requirements

Excellent customer/client handling skills and the ability to maintain confidentialityWorking knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel and PPT; database experienceExperience working with e-Qip and JPAS preferredStrong interpersonal skills; written and oral communications skillsExcellent time management – ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlinesUS Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearanceThis position has weekly in-office requirements

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferredMinimum of 2+ years’ experience in a general office setting