SkillBridge Program - HHS Adjudicator

SkillBridge Internship Opportunity - Adjudicator

Start Date: Flexible
Clearance Required: Top Secret

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 Adjudicator. This is full performance level staff work conducting an examination of a person's character or conduct over time, resulting in a favorable or unfavorable determination of their employment suitability, eligibility for access to classified information and materials. Per E.O 12968, eligibility for access to classified information shall not be requested to ranged solely to permit entry to, or ease of movement within, controlled areas when the employee has no need for access and access to classified information may reasonably be prevented.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen, review, and evaluate completed "issue" and "non-issue" OPM conducted Background Investigation
• Identify and analyze derogatory and mitigating information for suitability (5CFR 731 E.O. 10450) and for national security (E.O. 12968)
• Request support documentation from applicant related to financial, criminal, or other matters, as required
• Prepare detailed adjudicative analytical summaries recommending further courses of action for processing with supporting rationale
• Manage and prepare for government signature requests for additional information and Suitability Letters and Letters of Advisement (LOA's).
• Manage caseload with appropriate follow-up based on government timelines
• Review appeals and reconsideration requests and prepare a summary of recommended Findings

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

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience in personnel security.
• Five (5) years of experience adjudicating suitability and security background investigations.
• Successful completion of an accredited Basic and Advanced Suitability Adjudication Course
• 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.