SkillBridge Program - HHS Personnel Security

SkillBridge Internship Opportunity - Personnel Security Specialist

Start Date: Flexible
Clearance Required: No (T4 Investigation Preferred)

About Us

At Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we engage with industry professionals to provide top-tier security solutions and personnel security expertise for the U.S. Government. Our mission is to safeguard our clients' interests with integrity and innovation, reshaping the landscape of security.

Become part of a dedicated team that values people first and believes in making a meaningful impact. We offer cutting-edge solutions that promote safety and protect critical infrastructure. Your hard work will be recognized in our mission-driven culture.

Position Summary

We are proud to partner with the DoD SkillBridge program to offer transitioning service members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience through an internship in the role of Personnel Security Specialist. The Personnel Security Specialist reviews investigation request documentation for accuracy and completeness and processes e-QIP packets for federal and contractor employees. They initiate the paperwork for background investigations, review the information submitted by the applicants, corresponds with the applicants for clarifying information, responsible for data entry requirements associated with each record, making case files, forwarding cases for processing, and submits the e-QIP packet to be reviewed and forwarded to OPM.

Key Responsibilities

• Review applicant completed eQIP forms and other related and necessary forms for the initiation of background investigations.
• Assist applicants with corrective action concerning completion/submission of personnel security documents.
• Assist customers with eQIP submissions, perform applicable entries into the Office of Security and Strategic Information (OSSI) personnel security database, schedule fingerprint appointments if required, other clerical duties as required.
• Track personnel security documents to ensure accurate processing.
• Mail documents and perform basic customer service administrative functions when applicable.

Benefits of Joining Our SkillBridge Program

• Hands-on experience in Personnel Security
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Exposure to government processes, tools, and culture
• Opportunity to convert to a full-time role upon separation (where applicable)

Eligibility Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Two (2) years of experience processing and reviewing eQIP applications and providing customer service in a government personnel security office environment.
• Experience with initiating SF-85s and/or SF-86s through eQIP system
• Approval from your unit commander and SkillBridge coordinator
• Must be within final 180 days of active-duty service
• Ability to work full-time during the internship period

Contact Information

Point of Contact: Ryan Brown
Phone: (865) 809-2213

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Employment offers will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.

Our company maintains a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment will be contingent on applicant passing a pre-employment drug screen.