Personnel Security Assistant

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Personnel Security Assistant in St. Louis, Missouri to support a federal personnel security program responsible for suitability determinations, background investigations, and adjudication activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and experienced in federal personnel security operations. This is role is on-site and is an exciting long-term opportunity supporting a highly visible and mission-driven government program.

Responsibilities for the Personnel Security Assistant include:

• Review and process Public Trust and National Security investigation requests, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal personnel security requirements.
• Serve as a trusted resource for applicants, Human Resources personnel, and internal stakeholders by providing guidance on personnel security processes, investigations, and policies.
• Apply federal suitability and adjudicative standards to evaluate investigative information and support personnel security determinations.
• Maintain the integrity of personnel security databases through quality assurance reviews, discrepancy resolution, and reporting activities.
• Assist with the development of personnel security procedures, desk guides, training materials, and program documentation.
• Support daily personnel security operations by preparing reports, conducting research, and contributing to special projects that enhance program effectiveness.

Qualifications for the Personnel Security Assistant include:

• 1+ years of experience supporting federal personnel security, suitability, adjudication, or background investigation programs.
• Experience reviewing and processing Public Trust investigations and working with federal personnel security regulations and adjudicative standards.
• Hands-on experience with personnel security systems such as OPM NP2 Secure Portal, DISS, PIPS/CVS, e-QIP, Personnel Security Tracking Systems, and/or Crossmatch Fingerprint Application.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Bachelor''s degree required; Associate''s degree with relevant personnel security experience will also be considered.

Compensation for the Personnel Security Assistant:

• Salary: $26/hr/$54,080
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by state law.

This job was posted on July 9, 2026 and will be open for 30 days past posting date.

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