The Security Assistant provides administrative and technical support to personnel security operations in compliance with security programs, policies, and requirements. This position provides personnel security with an emphasis on administering personnel security program duties in the areas of position risk designation and sensitivity levels, fingerprint review, completion of initial investigation or reinvestigation requirements, investigative case review and adjudication, and processing of personnel separations. This position has a remote work schedule.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a High Risk Public Trust Clearance.

• Experience working with the following systems: OPM NP2 Secure Portal, Defense Information Security System (DISS), Personnel Investigations Processing System/Central Verification Systems (PIPS/CVS),  Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations (e-QIP), Personnel Security Tracking Systems, Crossmatch Fingerprint Application. 

• Experience training in Personnel Security Systems, (e.g., eQIP, DISS, CVS, or comparable). 

• Proficiency skills in oral and written communications. 

• Proficiency in working as a member of a team. 

• Skills proficiency in the following areas: 

  • The ability and proficiency in assisting in the development of Personnel Suitability training materials. 

  • Proficiency in assisting in drafting Personnel Suitability procedures. 

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Reviews Public Trust (Low, Moderate, or High Risk) and National Security investigation (Onboarding and periodic reinvestigation) requests, when received for completeness and accuracy. When investigation requests are not complete and/or accurate, work with the selectee, Human Resources point of contact, and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative on the steps needed for completeness/accuracy. 

• Provides recommendations, answer questions, and provide guidance to internal and external customers, peers, supervisors, and managers concerning personnel security processes, investigations, and policies. Exercises professional and courteous customer service skills when communicating with other internal RD contractors and employees as well as those outside of the agency. 

• Applies Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and OPM Suitability adjudicative standards and criteria to analyze all available, relevant information, both favorable and unfavorable, to recommend whether the selectee’s past or present conduct will impact adversely on the integrity and/or efficiency of the agency and Federal service. 

• Assists with researching, drafting, and maintenance of the RD Suitability Desk Guide and associated training materials. 

• Assists with the development and training on personnel security related topics to new or existing staff and contracted employees. This may include development of training materials and presenting training. 

• Provide office support, including but not limited to: 

  • (I)Conducts mail runs for package pickups and delivery. 

  • (ii) Monitors general phone line messages and relay messages for actions as appropriate to the Lead and responsible Adjudicator. 

  • (iii) Provides escort in accordance with Departmental policy. 

  • (iv) Provides a consistency review of the Personnel Security Database daily during timeframes identified by the government to ensure all information has been captured completely and accurately. Provide a daily database exception and inconsistencies notification to the Branch Chief and Personnel Security Lead. 

  • (v) Identifies issues and/or potential conflicts of interest that may have a nexus with the agency mission or position. 

  • (vi) Completes special projects and other duties when assigned. 

  • (vii) Prepares and provide written reports, documents, and other materials; prepare and present oral presentations. 

  • (viii) Attends internal and external meetings. 

  • (ix) Researches and interprets Federal, state and/or local laws and regulations. 

  • (x) Researches, implements, and maintains policies and procedures. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree and a minimum of at least one (1) year experience supporting personnel security adjudication activities under 5 CFR 731. Experience working with the following systems: OPM NP2 Secure Portal, Defense Information Security System (DISS), Personnel Investigations Processing System/Central Verification Systems (PIPS/CVS),  Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations (e-QIP), Personnel Security Tracking Systems, Crossmatch Fingerprint Application. Experience training in Personnel Security Systems, (e.g., eQIP, DISS, CVS, or comparable). 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.  

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $21.15 to $26, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. 

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

• Legal-Aid Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays

• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).