This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will: Responsible for obtaining and reviewing background investigations for individuals that are conducted by certified investigative agencies including the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), or other federal Investigation Service Providers (ISP).
Advise Operating Division (OPDIV) and Staff Division (STAFFDIV) security representatives of investigative reports containing unfavorable information which could impact on suitability/security deliberations relating to an employee or applicant. Within delegated authority, certifies that the results of background information investigation have been reviewed and a final adjudicative decision has been made and reported to OPM.
Process background investigations request for Special Agency Checks (SACs) for customer activities Adjudicate background investigations using prescribed standards and procedures for non-sensitive positions and for public trust positions when only minor derogatory information is present.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov. Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.
This position is with Program Support Center, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $70623 – $111087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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