Full-Time

Personnel Security Specialist - Entry Level - Senior

Multiple Teams

Posted on 9/9/2025

Xcelerate Solutions

Xcelerate Solutions

201-500 employees

Security, consulting, and digital transformation services

No salary listed

Washington, DC, USA + 1 more

More locations: Huntsville, AL, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Security & Protective Services
Requirements
  • Must have an active Top Secret Clearance, and the ability to obtain an initial full-field single background investigation (SSBIs)
  • Entry Level: 2 years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field, conducting and interpreting database checks and credit reports. Experience performing routine office administrative support functions. Demonstrated analytical ability to critically review and analyze various types of incoming material and investigative reports to discern potential security vulnerabilities and to identify viable investigative leads. Education Bachelor's (or Associate’s w/ 4 years of relevant experience*)
  • Mid: 7 years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field. Experience interpreting Governmental and commercial database checks to identify areas of concern during the investigative process. Experience analyzing investigative reports and other sources of information to identify security vulnerabilities; to develop investigative leads; to propose a recommendation as to the approval, denial, or revocation of eligibility for access to national security information based on the application of the appropriate adjudicative standards. Education Bachelor's (or Associate’s w/ 9 years of relevant experience*)
  • Senior: 10 years of experience in federal law enforcement or 15 years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field. Technical training/certification as an investigator and/or adjudicator is required. Prior security management experience preferred. Education Bachelor's (or Associate’s w/ 12 years of experience in federal law enforcement or 17 years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field*)
Responsibilities
  • Review, analyze, and resolve Continuous Vetting (CV) alerts for security or suitability concerns.
  • Evaluate candidates to determine the appropriate vetting scenario and the type of background investigation (BI) to initiate.
  • Process BIs in accordance with Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 4, SEAD 7, Federal Investigative Standards, and Federal Personnel Vetting Guidelines.
  • Scope and analyze BI documents to identify potential issues or gaps.
  • Identify and set leads for areas of concern in BI cases (e.g., criminal history, credit issues, foreign affiliations).
  • Review BIs for security and suitability concerns in alignment with adjudicative guidelines.
  • Draft adjudications, including mitigation and aggravation factors, to support government decision-making.
  • Review, identify, and report security risks related to BI findings.
  • Complete security reports with 100% accuracy through collaboration with other stakeholders.
  • Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners at various stages of the BI process.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior security management experience preferred.

Xcelerate Solutions helps organizations manage risk for people and systems across three service areas: Enterprise Security, Strategic Consulting, and Digital Transformation. Its offerings include security programs, risk assessments, strategic guidance, and technology-enabled transformations that protect personnel, physical assets, and cyber infrastructure while speeding up value delivery. The company differentiates itself by providing an integrated, end-to-end portfolio that combines security expertise, strategic oversight, and practical digital-change initiatives under one umbrella, rather than offering a narrow, single-solution approach. Its goal is to improve security and resilience for America’s personnel, facilities, and digital networks and to deliver results more quickly by aligning risk management with actionable transformations.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • The clearAvenue acquisition adds advanced AI and machine learning capabilities.
  • Jeffrey Keen expands federal civilian growth into modernization-heavy agency contracts.
  • Login.gov and aviation security create visible, repeatable federal and airport demand.

What critics are saying

  • Aviation security depends on airports adopting Screening Partnership Program alternatives.
  • Federal civilian growth remains unproven and depends on new contract wins.
  • Integration of VMD, GDIT vetting, and clearAvenue pressures margins and execution.

What makes Xcelerate Solutions unique

  • Xcelerate combines enterprise security, strategic consulting, and digital transformation for federal missions.
  • It serves DHS, DoD, and intelligence customers with integrated security and mission support.
  • Recent hires add AI, vetting reform, civilian, and strategic growth expertise.

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