Adjudication, Analysis Skills, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Concurrent Versions System (CVS), Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Onboarding, Operational Support, People Management, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reporting Skills, Risk, Security Compliance, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Personnel Security Assistant to support a client engagement based in St. Louis, MO (downtown office). This position is a full-time role that will be onsite 5 days per week (parking provided by the client). This position plays a critical role in supporting personnel security operations, ensuring compliance with federal security policies, adjudicative standards, and investigative processes. As a Personnel Security Assistant, you will contribute directly to safeguarding the integrity and efficiency of federal personnel programs through accurate processing, analysis, and support of personnel security actions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review Public Trust (Low, Moderate, High Risk) and National Security investigation requests for completeness and accuracy; coordinate with HR, applicants, and CORs to resolve deficiencies.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders regarding personnel security processes, investigations, and policies.
- Apply 5 CFR 731 and OPM suitability standards to evaluate investigative information and recommend adjudicative outcomes.
- Support personnel security program operations including onboarding, reinvestigations, adjudication support, and separations processing.
- Conduct daily reviews of Personnel Security databases to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Identify discrepancies, conflicts of interest, or issues impacting agency mission and escalate appropriately.
- Assist in developing and maintaining the Suitability Desk Guide, policies, procedures, and training materials.
- Deliver or support training sessions on personnel security systems and processes (e.g., e-QIP, DISS, CVS).
- Monitor shared communication channels (e.g., phone lines, inboxes) and route inquiries/actions to appropriate personnel.
- Prepare written reports, documentation, and presentations; participate in internal and external meetings.
- Research and interpret applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to personnel security.
- Support special projects and additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Active High Risk Public Trust clearance (required)
- Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree with at least 1+ year of experience supporting personnel security adjudication under 5 CFR 731
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
- Experience assisting in development of training materials and procedural documentation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Compensation:
- Salary: $50,000 - $54,000 Depending on experience
- Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by Law
This job opens for applications on 7/8/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
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Keywords: Personnel Security, Public Trust, Adjudication, 5 CFR 731, Suitability Determinations, e-QIP, DISS, CVS, PIPS, Federal Security Clearance, Background Investigations, OPM, Fingerprinting, Personnel Vetting, Security Compliance, Federal Regulations, Investigations Processing, Security Administration, Risk Designation, Suitability Training, Records Management, Security Policies, Government Contracting, Administrative Support