Riley Evans
Hanover,PA
Summary
Personnel Security Assistant with an active Top Secret clearance and experience supporting federal background investigations within a DCSA contract environment. Skilled in SF-86/eQIP review, identifying discrepancies and reportable issues, and utilizing DISS to create, track, and manage personnel security cases. Strong understanding of federal adjudicative guidelines and clearance processing across multiple investigation types.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Personnel Security Assistant
Xcelerate Solutions
Fort Meade, MD
01.2024 - Current
- Utilize DISS daily to create, track, and update personnel security cases, conduct clearance checks, and maintain accurate records
- Review SF-86 and eQIP submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal requirements
- Conduct detailed review of SF-86 sections to identify discrepancies, missing information, and potential reportable issues
- Apply knowledge of federal adjudicative guidelines (SEAD 4) to recognize potential security concerns during case review
- Track and create personnel security cases in DISS across multiple investigation types, including T3, T3R, T5, T5R, SSBI, PPR, and SBPR
- Review clearance statuses in DISS, including LOJ, NDM, Administrative Withdrawal, Denied/Revoked, and Favorable with No Eligibility, and coordinate appropriate case actions
- Coordinate with SMOs/FSOs and external agencies to resolve submission, account, and case-related issues
- Coordinate with OPM and internal personnel to ensure investigations are initiated, processed, and reflected accurately in DISS
- Support eQIP processing by reviewing submissions, tracking progress, and preparing cases for next-stage actions
- Manage and submit CSR actions within DISS, including supplemental, upgrade, expedite, SCI interim, and recertification requests
- Maintain and update records across systems including DISS, DCII, and DPS
- Perform quality control checks to ensure investigation packages meet submission standards
- Monitor suitability actions, fingerprint status, and investigation updates
- Respond to high-volume inquiries (100+ daily) while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
- Ensure all case actions and updates are properly documented and compliant with federal guidelines
Education
Associate Degree - Information Assurance & Cybersecurity
Skills
- DISS
- DCII
- DPS
- eQIP/SF-86 Review
- Case Tracking
- CSR Processing
- Clearance Status Review
- Discrepancy Identification
- Reportable Incident Evaluation
- Security Compliance
Clearance level:
Active Top Secret clearance (T5)
Timeline
Personnel Security Assistant
Xcelerate Solutions
01.2024 - Current