Lead Adjudicator

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Lead Adjudicator to support The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), Washington, D.C.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will a Lead Adjudicator do?

The Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA) mission is to provide close liaison between the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington DC., for the ninety-four United States Attorneys Districts, located throughout the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As Lead Adjudicator, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the adjudication of background investigations for DOJ personnel, ensuring compliance with security and suitability standards. This position is integral to maintaining the integrity and security of the DOJ workforce.

What does a typical day look like for the Lead Adjudicator?

You will:

• Lead and manage the adjudication process for background investigations, ensuring that all DOJ personnel meet the necessary security and suitability standards before employment.
• Assist and evaluate reports of investigations, and other records to determine individuals’ suitability for employment, ensuring national security interests are protected.
• Develop, interpret, and implement policies and procedures related to personnel security and suitability, aligning with DOJ regulations and federal guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison between EOUSA and other DOJ components, facilitating communication and ensuring consistent application of adjudication standards across the department.
• Provide training and guidance to DOJ personnel on adjudication processes and standards, promoting awareness and compliance throughout the department.
• Maintain accurate records of adjudication decisions and prepare reports for senior management, ensuring transparency and accountability in the adjudication process.
• Assist in any other personnel security duties, special projects, as requested.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Active Secret clearance preferred (or ability to obtain)
• Bachelor's degree with ten (10) years of experience or fifteen (15) years of relevant adjudication experience.
• At least two (2) years’ experience adjudicating personnel security cases for the United States Government.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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