Adjudicator

Job overview

The Adjudicator role is onsite in Washington, DC, with compensation of $90,000–$100,000 per year. Protection Strategies provides security solutions and personnel security expertise for the U.S. Government. The adjudicator reviews background investigations and applies established suitability and national-security guidelines to make fair, consistent determinations. The role analyzes investigative findings, prepares recommendations and supporting summaries, and manages cases and follow-up within government timelines.

What you'll do

• Review and evaluate completed OPM background investigations
• analyze derogatory and mitigating information for suitability and national-security determinations
• request supporting documentation when needed
• prepare analytical summaries and recommendations
• prepare requests for additional information and suitability letters for government signature
• manage caseload follow-up
• review appeals and reconsideration requests and summarize recommended findings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adjudicator

washington dc

protection strategies inc

background investigations

personnel security

suitability

national security

case management

analytical summaries

ai tools

$90k–$100k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine
• 401(k)
• tuition assistance
• disability products
• employee assistance
• GoodRx
• commuter benefits
• HSA and HRA.

Why this role

Requires five years of experience adjudicating suitability and security background investigations and completion of accredited Basic and Advanced Suitability Adjudication courses. The role also applies AI tools in accordance with company and customer policies, privacy standards, and ethical guidelines.

About the employer

Protection Strategies Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Guards and Patrol Services. Sector: 56.