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Adjudicator

GDIT Chantilly, VA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$97,750 - $132,250 per year

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Description

We are seeking an Adjudicator to work on personnel security cases assigned by the Government. The successful candidate will have a strong background in adjudication, analytical thinking, investigation, and written communication.

Responsibilities:

  • Work on personnel security cases assigned by the Government, providing written recommendations to grant, suspend, disapprove, or revoke sensitive security accesses.
  • Review and analyze assigned case files to determine if additional security processing needs to be performed.
  • Conduct interviews with subjects in person, by telephone, or through written correspondence to elicit clarifying information.
  • Discuss cases with senior adjudicators, Team Chiefs, Branch management, Adjudications Board members, Polygraph Examiners, Background Investigators, Case Processing Personnel, Managers, and Customers to resolve information discrepancies or gaps.
  • Analyze case information to show a nexus between the behavior of the case subject and the LCD 704 issues.
  • Provide final written recommendations using Government formats.
  • Maintain security files and ensure that duplicate copies of the SF86, unofficial notes, page flags, and other extraneous materials are purged with approval by USG.
  • Deliver oral presentations to Branch and/or Division management, the Adjudications Board, and/or other senior organization officials as required.
  • Administer notifications to customers, update information in the data management system, and perform other follow-up actions.
  • Protect all information and data acquired during the preparation of the analysis from unauthorized release.
  • Respond in a timely manner to inquiries from the Government on the status of pending cases.
  • Provide a draft adjudicative recommendation to the Government for all cases worked.
  • Complete cases as identified by the Government.
  • Perform 'spot' checks of previously closed adjudicative decisions to ensure they meet Government quality requirements.
  • Provide Adjudication training and briefings to USG and industry personnel, when approved by the USG.

Requirements:

  • 9+ years of related experience
  • Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance
  • Strong analytical thinking and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Skills

Required

  • Adjudication
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Investigation
  • Security Clearances
  • Written Communication

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/USA-VA-Chantilly/Adjudicator---TS-SCI-w-Poly_RQ229589-2

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