Administrative Security Assistant

XLA is looking for multiple Administrative Security Assistants to support our government customer in Farmers Branch, TX.  Please note that all applicants must be eligible to obtain a US Government Security Clearance. 

The Administrative Security Assistant will initiate, receive, review and determine the accuracy and completeness of personnel security forms. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manages the security application process and assist applicants through the process.
• Supports the development of contract deliverables.
• Conducts database checks, inquiries, and performs data entry using a variety of U.S. Government database systems.
• Prepare personnel security files (PSF). 
• Receive, review and determine the accuracy and completeness of applicant forms required for Background Investigations (BI).
  • Determines the accuracy and completeness of the personnel security questionnaire.
  • Runs credit reports, processes fingerprint cards, conducts agency checks, and evaluates results.
• Identifies potential reciprocity and previous investigations, issues on security forms and obtains any missing information from applicant.
• Verifies the appropriate level of background investigation being requested.
• Processes requests for clearances, withdrawal letters, declination letters, and prepares email notifications.
• Performs general clerical functions to include:  data entry, database and file maintenance.
• Provides customer service to internal and external customers via email and phone.
• Maintains the PSU file and mailrooms.
• Ensures all documents required for suitability processing are included, completed and ready for EOD (Entry on Duty).
• Assists other teams (Investigations, Intake, EOD, File Room, etc.) on special projects as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalency is required.
• Two (2) + year’s clerical/administrative experience, additional education may be substituted for experience.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be a self-starter, show initiative and be reliable.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills and customer service skills..
• Attention to detail, deadline conscious, and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
• Must be skilled in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) with the ability to navigate between multiple programs simultaneously. Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat is a plus.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance. Clearance Requirements (order of preference):

ICE Public Trust (6c)

DHS Public Trust

Active Secret

None

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 XLA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered
for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, veteran or disability status.