Protection Strategies Incorporated

Capture Manager

• Lead capture opportunities from initial pipeline to proposal handoff.
• Collect, analyze, and share vital market intelligence.
• Conduct detailed market research for new business opportunities.
• Review solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) to assist in proposal development.
• Assess competitive advantages for new business prospects.
• Track government contracting databases for opportunities and curate findings.
• Conduct financial analysis of the business pipeline for executive reporting.
• Support proposal development and inter-departmental projects.
• Attend industry events to network and analyze emerging opportunities.

Security Engineer

• Conduct personnel security investigations
• Interpret governmental and commercial database checks to identify areas of concern
• Analyze investigative reports and supporting documentation to identify security vulnerabilities
• Develop investigative leads and follow-up actions as needed
• Provide recommendations regarding approval, denial, or revocation of eligibility for access to national security information in accordance with applicable adjudicative standards

Personnel Security Specialist – Mid-Level

• Conduct and oversee personnel security investigations
• Apply technical expertise as an investigator and/or adjudicator
• Analyze complex security information to identify vulnerabilities and provide recommendations
• Support security program execution and ensure requirements are met
• Potentially manage security programs and personnel as needed

Senior Personnel Security Specialist

• Observe and report activities and incidents at an assigned client site
• Provide security and safety of client property
• Prepare logs and reports daily
• Preserve order and enforce regulations and directives in accordance with company policies
• Conduct continuous foot patrols of the client property and remain visible when not patrolling
• Perform responsibilities as an Alarm System Operator
• Demonstrate a “safety first” commitment
• Maintain the ability to receive communications and respond to emergent situations 24/7
• Maintain a positive attitude and excellent work ethic
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Support a successful security team environment
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and leadership ability
• Be punctual and dependable
• Perform other duties as assigned

Security Police Officer

• Initiate background investigations
• Manage receipt of security documents submitted by contractor applicants
• Conduct fingerprinting procedures
• Verify the appropriate level of background investigation is requested and ensure all documents required for suitability processing are complete and included in the case file
• Prepare, submit, monitor, and update computer tracking systems related to case material
• Apply incident management, problem-solving, and task performance skills
• Participate in special projects as assigned
• Perform additional duties as needed

Personnel Security Specialist – Adjudications

• Perform duties associated with lower grade levels, as required
• Provide supporting research and analysis for complex security-related problems and processes with minimal direction
• Serve as an experienced contributor on project teams and working groups
• Apply critical thinking and analysis to support written documentation and oral presentations
• Review and analyze requests for investigations related to security clearances, reciprocity, requirements, violations, assessments, and access eligibility
• Review FBI investigative files and related materials to extract identifying information and identify record matches, inconsistencies, and investigative concerns
• Examine materials for potential misrepresentation, criminal or unethical conduct, and other indicators that may impact trustworthiness, reliability, or suitability
• Conduct Personnel Security Interviews (PSIs) based on investigative findings or FBI HQ request
• Prepare detailed written analysis and recommendations to support additional investigative steps and address security concerns
• Conduct security briefings including Security Awareness and Hostile Threat topics; update briefings as needed to align with requirements
• Assist in preliminary and final review of statements of personal history and related documentation prior to background investigation initiation
• Conduct background investigations (BIs) for positions requiring suitability determinations or access to classified information
• Prepare investigative reports resulting from interviews conducted during BIs
• Draft summary sheets for assigned cases, including detailed evaluation of derogatory information when applicable
• Develop recommended lines of inquiry when information is insufficient to support case disposition recommendations
• Assist with recommendations for adjudication actions related to FBI employment and/or security clearance eligibility
• Review Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-86 and SF-85P)
• Verify applicant-submitted information and contact subjects using approved methods to resolve missing or incomplete data
• Input and retrieve data from applicable systems and sources, including credit bureaus, local agency checks, and other record checks
• Prioritize assignments, manage schedules, and meet case processing deadlines
• Use advanced interview skills to gather in-depth background details from subjects
• Conduct peer reviews as required

Capture Manager

Personnel Security Specialist – Mid-Level

Senior Personnel Security Specialist

Security Police Officer

Personnel Security Specialist – Adjudications

Personnel Security Specialist – Grade 3