The Investigative Case Specialist will conduct initial pre-employment background investigations conducted for the purpose of determining suitability and security clearance eligibility, inclusive of Presidential Appointees and Foreign/Civil Service and Wage Grade applicants, contractors, and periodic updates and “for cause” reinvestigation of employees and/or post-employment special access program eligibility.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing, distributing, storing, safeguarding, and determining final dispositions of personnel security files in accordance with regulations set forth in 5 FAM 400 - 490 and 5 FAH-4 H-100 Records Management.
• Fulfilling internal and external requests received via email, phone, and in person for file digitization, delivery, and retention.
• Liaising with Embassies, Consulates, Regional Security Officers, and third-party companies regarding electronic biometric transmissions and fingerprinting appointments worldwide.
• Obtaining and processing biometric data (both digital and hardcopy), in compliance with federal and Department policies.
• Maintaining knowledge of various fingerprinting technologies, including those supported across industry standards.
• Conducting National Agency Checks to support the background investigation process, in accordance with the Federal Investigation Standards (FIS) and SEAD 4 Adjudicative Guidelines.
• Experience with Records of Arrests and Prosecutions (RapBack), and their role in the federal Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative.
• Maintaining knowledge of the Next Generation Identification (NGI) system.
• Receiving and interpreting records of criminal history as received by Local Agencies, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and other law enforcement entities.
• Maintaining knowledge of federal reinvestigation requirements, to include but not limited to the Continuous Vetting initiative as set forth by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
• Interpreting federal records of US citizenship, and conduct the appropriate investigations as required by 12 FAM 270.
• Communicating with external offices regarding sensitive programs, to include eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Withdrawing eligibilities when employees are no longer actively serving in a Department of State position.
• Verifying the clearance eligibility of Department Full Time Employees (FTE), Personal Service Contractors (PSC), and Detailees.
• Supporting Department investigations by requesting Reports of Investigation and other investigative documents required to make an adjudicative review or grant reciprocity.
• Releasing investigative documents to accredited members of other federal agencies for use in granting eligibility.
• Processing visits requests from external agencies, including reviewing information for accuracy, updating all appropriate databases, and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Passing eligibilities to external agencies for temporary access.
• Coordinating the submission of Q clearance requests to the Department of Energy.Maintains authoritative knowledge of all aspects of the assigned systems and applications.
• Maintains all required documentation

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High School Diploma required.
• Top Secret Clearance required.
• Five (5) to (7) years of professional job-related experience working within the personnel security and suitability field preferable experince in Conducting/directing background investigations, Customer Service and Department of State experience.
• Knowledge of security requirements established in legislation, regulations and various policy statements pertaining to Personnel Security. These may include E.O. 12968, E.O. 13467, ICD 704, Personnel Security Standards and Procedures Governing Eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Other Controlled Access Program Information, the 2012 Federal Investigative Standards, and Security Executive Agent Directive(s) (SEAD) 1 through 8.
• Knowledge of factors which might affect the suitability of applicants for employment with the Federal Government, and the Department of State, as codified in 5 CFR 731, 732, 736 and 3 FAM 622.
• Knowledge of security regulations and policies affecting employment of individuals in the Department of State.
• Specialist must be able to apply guidance to each case; this requires analyzing the individuals’ unique background against suitability requirements while also considering unique characteristics of the position being applied for. This process requires judgment and discretion in order to evaluate nation security implications while also precluding any injustice in determinations.
• Specialist utilizes knowledge of the organization and operation of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security and the Department of State and of the mission, goals, and objectives of the personnel security program.
• Ability to prepare, analyze and evaluate investigative reports of a complex nature, and 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.
• Excellent writing skills and command of the English language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in a controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

A satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and for TTC are required.

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment.