SkillBridge Program - HHS Security Assistant 2

SkillBridge Internship Opportunity - Security Assistant 2

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 Security Assistant 2. The Level 2 Security Assistant is responsible for processing background check requests for potential sponsors of unaccompanied children. They receive background check requests (both fingerprint and child abuse and neglect), work with respective federal or state agencies to compile existing information. Coordination of the delivery of that information to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) or ACF designee. They are responsible for timely email request responses and coordination, as well as evaluating various database searches for potential sponsor information. Senior Case Management Specialists are expected to serve in an advisory capacity to the Junior Case Management Specialists based on their additional experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Determines the need for the investigation:
  1. Review the investigative history/PDAT in CVS.
  2. Determines if the candidate meets reciprocity.
  3. If the candidate meets reciprocity, then process the case and assign to a Fed Lead.
  4. If the candidate does not meet reciprocity, the case is assigned to PSS II's to process.
• Order investigations from DCSA.
• Request jurisdiction of investigations ran by other agencies.
• Work in the ISR queue and process emails. Monitor and respond to the Program Support Center (PSC/ISBS) Intake Resource mailbox on a daily basis
• Retrieve and review submitted security packages for on-board processing for all assigned personnel.
• Provide customer service and status to sponsors, security liaisons, applicants, and contractors concerning submission of security packages.
• Track security packages to ensure accurate processing
• Update PSC/ISBS multiple security databases daily.

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's degree
• At least 2 years experience as a Junior Case Management Specialist or demonstrated work/experience equivalent
• 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.