Personnel Security Assistant

Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States; on-site

Compensation: $35.05–$37.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Company

hirify.global is a professional services provider supporting Defense and Civilian agencies in business intelligence, acquisition and procurement, and related government services.

What you will do

• Determine the appropriate level of initial personnel security investigations and reinvestigations.
• Conduct preliminary records checks through OPM's Central Verification System and process NBIS eApp applications.
• Review background investigation forms and documentation for completeness, accuracy, discrepancies, and contradictory information.
• Conduct fingerprinting, NCIC/NLETS inquiries, and credit checks as required.
• Coordinate with federal employees, contractors, government agencies, applicants, and internal personnel on case requirements and status.
• Maintain personnel security records and protect sensitive personnel information and PII.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of specialized personnel security experience, including initiating and reviewing NBIS eApp applications.
• At least three years of experience conducting NCIC/NLETS inquiries and credit checks.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to successfully undergo and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust (Tier 4) Background Investigation.
• Must be able to work on-site in Arlington, Virginia.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with Personnel Security Process Management.
• Experience preparing investigative reports or supporting investigative report writing.
• Previous experience supporting federal personnel security operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Support government clients across Defense and Civilian agencies.
• Work with federal employees, contractors, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive personnel and background investigation information in a security-focused environment.