EY Government Public Sector - Personnel Security Specialist 

United States, Virginia, Arlington 

36570165

You will join a talented group of professionals who are advising U.S. federal agencies with strategy, customer experience and process improvement.

Your key responsibilities

As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Digitize paper mail and route to appropriate SECCEN team or electronic document folder
• Scan paper records with a temporary disposition using the scanning hardware and software provided by the Government, ensuring that each page within the record scans accurately, IAW DCMS-34 process guides
• Perform quality review the scan and file or destroy the paper version per DCMS-34 procedures and Federal Records Management Schedule
• Move the digital document to the appropriate case or file storage location, once confirmed as an accurate copy, following DCMS-34 procedures, and update any required system tracking status

In addition to your client responsibilities, you will also be expected to fulfil senior-level responsibilities within the firm. EY senior support people-related initiatives, including recruiting events and interview nights. Senior are also expected to support and participate in internal, firm activities, including training programs and courses in order to stay current on training requirements and continuously improve technical skills. Lastly, you will be expected to understand and follow all workplace policies and procedures, including all applicable Independence policies.

Skills and attributes for success

You will ideally have previous exposure to technology consulting, and a keen interest in advising the US government and Public sector. You should have strong communication skills, and business and technology acumen, and have a passion for delivering value to our clients.

To qualify for the role you must have

• 7 years of previous experience adjudicating personnel security background investigations for eligibility and suitability for federal government employment
• Bachelors degree required
• Ability to work on tight deadlines
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook Theoretical and practical project management knowledge
• Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher, which will be driven by the engagement requirement

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Masters degree preferred
• Expertise in developing written and visual communication products
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with clients and identify engagement follow-on opportunities

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.