Personnel Security Analyst / Adjudicator – Mid w/ TS/SCI with FSP
- Location
- McLean, Virginia
- Last seen
- Oct 14, 2026
About the role
Description
Personnel Security Analyst / Adjudicator – Mid
The Full Performance Security Analyst operates with minimal guidance on all but the most complex cases. Building upon the foundational skills of the Junior level, this role manages a higher volume of cases and takes a more active lead in the appeals and legal documentation process. The incumbent is expected to be a subject matter expert in personnel security policies within compartmented environments.
Clearance: TS/SCI w Full Scope Polygraph
Location: Herndon, VA
Responsibilities:
- Advanced Case Management: Effectively manage a caseload of over 80 cases in parallel stages of processing, while maintaining the required 23 completed cases per month average. - Adjudicative Actions: Prepare Statements of Reasons (SOR), investigative files, and First Level Review recommendations. - Appeals Support: Conduct personal appearances for Appellants according to Appeals Staff procedures. - Collaborative Interviews: Partner with SMEs to conduct interviews to clarify complex facts or elicit additional information for final adjudication. - Mentorship: Provide on-the-job training to new team members and Developmental level colleagues.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 5 years of relevant experience. - Security Expertise: Prior adjudicative experience supporting the Clearance Division and experience working within compartmented programs. - Analytical Depth: Proven ability to handle a large, complex workload with high personal integrity. - Communication: Advanced writing and briefing skills capable of synthesizing multi-source data into supportable final reports.
