Personnel Security Assistant

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Personnel Security Assistant to support a client engagement based in St. Louis, MO (downtown office). This position is a full-time role that will be onsite 5 days per week (parking provided by the client). This position plays a critical role in supporting personnel security operations, ensuring compliance with federal security policies, adjudicative standards, and investigative processes. As a Personnel Security Assistant, you will contribute directly to safeguarding the integrity and efficiency of federal personnel programs through accurate processing, analysis, and support of personnel security actions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review Public Trust (Low, Moderate, High Risk) and National Security investigation requests for completeness and accuracy; coordinate with HR, applicants, and CORs to resolve deficiencies.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders regarding personnel security processes, investigations, and policies.
• Apply 5 CFR 731 and OPM suitability standards to evaluate investigative information and recommend adjudicative outcomes.
• Support personnel security program operations including onboarding, reinvestigations, adjudication support, and separations processing.
• Conduct daily reviews of Personnel Security databases to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Identify discrepancies, conflicts of interest, or issues impacting agency mission and escalate appropriately.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the Suitability Desk Guide, policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Deliver or support training sessions on personnel security systems and processes (e.g., e-QIP, DISS, CVS).
• Monitor shared communication channels (e.g., phone lines, inboxes) and route inquiries/actions to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare written reports, documentation, and presentations; participate in internal and external meetings.
• Research and interpret applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to personnel security.
• Support special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Active High Risk Public Trust clearance (required)
• Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree with at least 1+ year of experience supporting personnel security adjudication under 5 CFR 731
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Experience assisting in development of training materials and procedural documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Compensation:

• Salary: $50,000 - $54,000 *Depending on experience*
• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by Law

This job opens for applications on 7/8/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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Keywords: Personnel Security, Public Trust, Adjudication, 5 CFR 731, Suitability Determinations, e-QIP, DISS, CVS, PIPS, Federal Security Clearance, Background Investigations, OPM, Fingerprinting, Personnel Vetting, Security Compliance, Federal Regulations, Investigations Processing, Security Administration, Risk Designation, Suitability Training, Records Management, Security Policies, Government Contracting, Administrative Support