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Vectrus Identity Vetting Specialist in Iraq

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. This position will be based out of Baghad or Erbil.

Responsibilities

  • This position is located at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas primarily in designated high threat countries.

  • Support the vetting program designed to clear both host country nationals and third country nationals for access to Chief of Mission facilities or recommend their denial of access.

  • Schedules and conducts in-depth counterintelligence and counterterrorism vetting interviews of locally employed staff job applicants and locally employed staff undergoing a renewal of their security certification. Also conduct interviews specifically related to polygraph failures and any other investigations under the direction of the Regional Security Officer.

  • Provide timely written Memorandums of Interview for RSO review and approval.

  • Compile information provided by Identity Intelligence Analysts into a final vetting report for RSO review and approval.

  • Interviews walk-in sources, conducts liaison, supports security/force protection programs and produces timely written reports and assessments.

  • Provide analytical support for the conduct of polygraph examinations as required by RSO SOPs.

  • Provide direct support to the Regional Security Office as appropriate, thereby freeing Regional Security Officers for other duties.

  • Ensure that individuals who pose a potential threat to U.S. interests are added to appropriate watch lists and that information regarding these individuals is shared with Regional Security Officers in a timely manner.

  • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, executive orders, and directives promulgated by Congress, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence to achieve goals and objectives.

  • Answer e-mail inquiries from other offices regarding threat information. Responses should provide analysis and assessment, as necessary, and should be sent in a timeframe commensurate with the urgency of the threat.

  • Prepare and present oral briefings on their findings to CCV management and other DS offices as appropriate.

  • Participate in foreign travel for the purpose of deploying DSIAS to new locations at U.S. Embassies and Consulates. This duty includes providing training to Foreign Service National Investigators on DSIAS and conducting mass enrollments of locally employed staff into DSIAS.

  • Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office world-wide to work as a Vetting Specialist to support the RSO mission of vetting locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.

  • Utilize DSIAS to biometrically enroll locally employed staff and job applicants at U.S. Embassies and Consulates world-wide.

  • Undertake any other auxiliary duties as assigned to support the DS/ICI/CCV mission.

  • Ensures the proper storage and maintenance of accumulated data (classified and unclassified).

Qualifications

  • Four years’ experience as trained counterintelligence agent. Such experienced may be gained through former service in the following Department of Defense Military Occupational Specialties, or other military service equivalent, or their civilian equivalents: 35L (Counterintelligence Agent), 35M (Human Intelligence Collector), 351L (Counterintelligence Technician), 351M (Human Intelligence Collection Technician) and/or Civilian Law Enforcement Intelligence Specialist 132 and Criminal Investigator 1811

  • Must have experience with personnel vetting, and/or investigative questioning techniques and be knowledgeable regarding classified search engines and databases related to the personnel vetting process.

  • Experience with CELLEX collection and analysis highly desirable.

  • Ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation to officials with regard to the interpretation and application of intelligence information.

  • Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present analysis, provide guidance, solicit information, defend proposals, and negotiate agreements.

  • Experience in the collection, analysis and dissemination of foreign affairs and terrorism-related information.

  • Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all organization and management levels both inside and outside the Department in order to establish and maintain liaison with individuals representing a broad range of organizations and interests involved in and affected by Directorate programs. This includes Intelligence Community and other Executive Branch agencies.

  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting and complex tasks.

  • Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate effectively with other team members, and be mission focused.

  • Must be a United States citizen

  • Top Secret/SCI personnel security clearance issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) prior to contract performance.

  • Must be in good physical condition in order to perform overseas travel to high threat locations that may involve extended travel time and exposure to dangerous conditions that require use of personal protective equipment while exercising special safety precautions.

    What We Bring

    • At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
  • The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

  • Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

  • Employee benefits include the following:

  • Healthcare coverage

  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

  • Retirement plan

  • Wellness programs

  • Paid time off, including holidays

  • Learning and Development resources

  • Employee assistance resources

    We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

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