ZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington, DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Since 2007, ZemiTek has provided technical assistance, project management, information technology (IT), knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, training and learning development, and institutional support services.

Personnel Security Systems Specialist ensures security requirements associated with security clearances and applicable databases are met. Coordinates with internal and external organizations for personnel security programs and systems requirements. Employs risk management practices in supporting security goals and objectives. All candidates must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.   

All contractor employees who support this contract in the Personnel Security Systems Specialist position should be familiar with the management of databases and with the Federal

Investigative Standards as found in EO 12968 and other applicable federal personnel security standards.

Location: Washington, DC
Work Type: Full-time/Hybrid (This position is telework eligible)
Salary Range: $155,700.00 - $194,802.52 annually (starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and education)
Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; Active Secret clearance preferred. 

Accepting applications through August 28, 2025, or until the position has been filled.

• Serves as an advisor regarding the Agency's security clearance database.   
• Provides Operations and Maintenance Support to the Security Investigations Database (SID), including system upgrades and maintenance.
• Performs the necessary updates to subject records and investigation closures.
• Processes investigation file requests such as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and reciprocity requests.
• Ensures the proper reporting, updates, and corrections are made to the Central Verification System (CVS).
• Helps to oversee and assists with Continuous Vetting enrollment and unenrollment.
• Coordinates with the State Department to manage data migration from SID to IS3, continuous vetting, SID accesses and accounts.
• Advises on proper archiving of sensitive security clearance data.
• Serves as a recognized technical expert in personnel security, recommends security policy, procedures systems, and programs.
• Provides recommended plans for large and complex personnel security programs with national impact and manages approved plans.
• Processes Visitor Authorization Requests/Letters (VARs/VALs).
• Processes requests for clearance verifications.
• Assists customers with personnel security inquiries.
• Provides recommendations for the formulation and execution of comprehensive plans regarding agency-wide activities such as background investigations, administrative inquiries, and special investigations.
• Assists with the needs of background investigations for suitability of Federal employees and contractors, access to classified national security information and access to government facilities and information systems under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12.
• Ensures policies and procedures are sufficient to ensure investigations meet all federal investigative standards and time lines.
• Develops policies and implements procedures for USAID and supported agencies concerning the scope and conduct of personnel security investigation.
• Develops responses and effectively liaisons with other Federal agencies and departments developing responses to Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests, in conjunction with USAID counterparts.
• Advises senior leadership when significant security issues develop. 

• Master's degree and 10 years relevant experience. Professional experience in federal personnel security may substitute for education requirements.
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating investigative data, identifying risks, and recommending solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership on sensitive personnel security issues.

ZemiTek is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, ZemiTek will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodations@zemitek.com.