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 the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in Washington, DC.

Work arrangement: Hybrid

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 agencies
• Initiates, reviews, and audits e-QIP applications
• Troubleshoots any issues Subject encounters with the e-QIP system
• Conducts open-source research when reviewing e-QIPs
• Conduct investigative checks:
  • Obtains credit checks
  • Conducts Selective Service checks
  • Conducts Federal Licensing System checks
  • Conducts state police checks
  • Conducts School Accreditation checks
  • Conducts Criminal activity National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) and NLETs checks through Justice Web Interface (JWIN) to NCIC
  • Conducts Foreign travel through TECS checks
  • Conducts PIV checks
• Reviews request packages, security packages, and waiver packages
• Review PSRs for BIs and security clearances
• Manages and tracks cases by utilizing various internal and Departmental databases
• Queries the PIPS for previous investigations and requests files from other agencies
• Completes initial risk assessments for Subjects that violate ATF agency specific qualifications
• Prepares polygraph package
• Accommodates and takes fingerprints for the FBI fingerprint checks as part of the pre-employment BI process
• Enters and tracks obligations for field investigator assignments
• Requests other investigative service provider files
• Requests IA checks
• Conducts the www.TheWorkNumber.com (http://www.TheWorkNumber.com) requests
• Provides administrative case support for several Sis
• Answers phones; files paperwork; conducts file audits
• Prepares and reviews correspondence
• Sends reminder emails to Subjects and their Sponsors
• Conducts weekly and bi-weekly counts
• Prepares files for the FRC shipment
• Reviews Position Designation Tools and the type of investigation to be conducted
• Requests FBI Name Checks and distributes results
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Excellent customer/client handling skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Working knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel and PPT; database experience
• Experience working with e-Qip and JPAS preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills; written and oral communications skills
• Excellent time management – ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a general office setting

District Of Columbia **COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement StatementThe COVID-19 vaccination requirement in Executive Order 14042 and FAR 52.223-99 is currently not effective. But please note that if those or other related requirements become effective, positions will require successful candidates to obtain and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s). The employer is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.EEO StatementASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.