Personnel Security Specialist I Adjudicator

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety collaboration and well-being are integral to success.Headquartered in Chantilly Virginia we have approximately 50000employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.The Personnel Security Specialist PSS completes personnel security suitability intake tasks in support of DHS Federal Protective Services FPS Personnel Security Division PSD.Duties may include but are not limited toInitiates background investigations.Manages receipt of security documents submitted from contractor applicants.Conducts fingerprinting procedures.Verifies the appropriate level of background investigation being requested and ensures all documents required for suitability processing have been completed and included in the individual files.Prepares submits monitors and updates computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material.Applies incident management problem solving and task performance.Participates in special projects.Additional duties as needed.Minimum Experience & EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.Minimum of three 3 years of relevant experience in Personnel Security and Adjudication.Relevant experience shall include experience within one or more of the standard securities andor intelligence fields e.g. technical physical information industrial personnel and operational security.Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security andor intelligence discipline and experience implementing complex government security andor intelligence programs and policies is preferable.Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills.Shall demonstrate a proficiency in various types of information technology applications such as Microsoft Office including MS Word Access Excel and PowerPoint.Familiarity with ISMS eQIP CVS andor DISS is preferred but not required.Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government Public Trust security clearance. Note US Citizenship is required to maintain a Public Trust Clearance.Work EnvironmentThis position is performed in a traditional office environment.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand andor walk handle or feel objects and write. Ability to bend reach lift and carry up to 15 pounds Compensation Details27.00 - 28.00 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.Benefits OverviewOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings includeHealth dental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits including 401k matchingEducational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act SCA or other employment contracts may include different provisionsbenefits. Original Posting11102026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.