ASRC Federal Mission Services is seeking a Personnel Security Assistant on site at Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in Washington, DC.

Work arrangement: Hybrid

Clearance: Must be a US Citizen; ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Active TS is desired.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a full pre-employment screening to determine a subject's adherence to agency specific qualifications.
• Prepare hard copy background investigation packages. Prepare and update background investigation files.
• Track the status of background investigations, run reports and queries, create documents for a variety of investigative purposes and assist the branch chief with weekly investigative numbers.
• Scan documents to be transmitted to OPM.
• Initiate and review background investigations in e-QIP.
• Run credit reports and other requested investigative checks.
• Update data entries daily and run reports as requested.
• Prepare and review correspondence letters, memorandum and emails.
• Perform photocopying tasks, including making additional copies as needed.
• Answer incoming branch phone calls responding or transferring accordingly.
• Alphabetize or otherwise organize, enter into appropriate databases, and file forms and other documents. Enter and retrieve information in branch databases.
• Prepare and draft Standard Operating Procedures for team functions. Review and implement changes to procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist with training of new branch employees and contractors
• Represent the branch to other agency directorates and provide guidance and assistance with requested.
• Submit invoice and timesheets to COTR for review and acceptance. Work with COTR to correct errors, omissions, or invoice timesheet discrepancies.
• Stay abreast of and research federal reform efforts to ensure compliance and clear understanding of federal personnel security policies.
• Attend training as necessary to include, but not limited to, OPM e-QIP system, clearance/security briefings.
• Assist the Branch Chief and COTR with special projects as needed.

Requirements:

• Excellent customer/client handling skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Working knowledge of MS Office - Word, Excel and PPT; database experience
• Experience working with e-Qip and JPAS preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills; written and oral communications skills
• Excellent time management - ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
• Ability to successfully pass a government issued background check

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor degree preferred
• 2 to 5 years' experience in a general office setting

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.