Security Clearance Processor

Security Clearance Processor

Positions Available: 8
Work Locations:

• Liberty Street Site – 600 Liberty Street, Schenectady, NY
• Knolls Laboratory Site – 2401 River Rd, Niskayuna, NY
• Bettis Laboratory Site – 814 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Blvd, West Mifflin, PA
• Naval Reactors Facility (NRF) – Route 20/26 Lincoln Blvd, Scoville, ID
• Approved Remote Location

Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is seeking full-time temporary employees to support operations at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) sites. These positions are part of a one-year base contract with the potential for two additional option years, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical national security programs while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Position Summary:

The Security Clearance Processor is responsible for managing and submitting security clearance packages on behalf of the Buyer to the Clearance Processing Security Office (CPSO). This role ensures compliance with DOE and DOD requirements, timely processing of new and reinvestigation packages, and accurate documentation in designated systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process security clearance requests using established procedures.
• Validate previous clearance information in DOE and DOD systems and determine processing requirements per government criteria.
• Verify and document applicant citizenship.
• Communicate drug testing requirements and track completion per Workplace Substance Abuse Policy.
• Sponsor candidates for fingerprinting and confirm completion prior to CPSO submission.
• Submit clearance packages within 6 calendar days for new certifications and 3 calendar days for reinvestigations.
• Meet minimum weekly submission targets based on business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve challenges and ensure timely submissions.

Systems Utilized

DOE Systems:

• Central Personnel Clearance Index (CPCI)
• USAccess
• Corrective Action Tracking System (CATS)
• DOE Common Operating Environment (DOECOE)

DOD Systems:

• Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
• National Background Investigation Services Electronic Application (NBIS eAPP)
• Central Verification System (CVS)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance level (DOE L or Q as applicable)

Associate Level:

• Bachelor’s degree + 1 year HR operations experience OR
• Associate’s degree + 5 years experience OR
• High school diploma + 9 years experience

Specialist Level:

• Bachelor’s degree + 3 years HR operations experience OR
• Associate’s degree + 7 years experience OR
• High school diploma + 11 years experience