Background Investigation Security Analyst

Job Description

Description

At Exelon, we've got a place for you!

Join the nation's leading competitive energy provider, with one of the largest electricity generation portfolios and retail customer bases in the country. You will be part of a family of companies that strives for the highest standards of power generation, competitive energy sales, and energy delivery. Our team of outstanding professionals is focused on performance, thought leadership, innovation, and the power of ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Exelon will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build and enhance a successful career. We are also dedicated to motivating the success of our employees through competitive base salary, incentives, and health and retirement benefits.

Join Exelon and share your passion at a forward-thinking Fortune 100 company. Establish yourself in a place where you can truly shine and create a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. Energize your career at Exelon!


PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

JOB EXPECTATION: Engage in job duties outlined below, to reduce risk exposure in areas of cyber and physical security; and to promote our mission of safeguarding the people, property, reputation and shareholder value of the corporation.

 

PURPOSE

Perform analytical duties in support of security investigations, re-investigations and functions in order to determine trustworthiness of individuals who will work or provide services for the company

Mitigate security and compliance risks associated with insider threats (e.g. fraud, theft, domestic terrorism, workplace violence, and reputational damage) by performing personnel risk assessments and adjudicating background investigations

Follow regulatory procedures and controls (e.g., NERC, FERC) to ensure that necessary background investigations are conducted for employees, applicants for employment, and contractors

Serve as an advisor on background investigation security concepts and policies and provide interpretation and guidance to stakeholders and leadership

Review and evaluate reports of investigations and other data to determine if persons employed, or to be employed meet security standards for employment

Maintain investigative files, ensure that access to information is restricted and disseminated in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures

Maintain awareness and comply to all local, state, and federal laws related to background screening and coordinate cases with Legal, HR, and Security as needed

Support the continuous improvement of all processes and vendor solutions by reporting deficiencies and potential solutions

Deliver background investigatory analysis for one or more assigned Business Units

Create and deliver professional presentations and reports, both written and oral, to key stakeholders

Attend briefings and other training sponsored by the security industry; incorporate policy and program changes into the background investigation program

Maintain investigative files; ensure that access to information is restricted and disseminated in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures

Monitor the Background Investigations support mailbox and database

Create reports and provide analysis for senior team members and management

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform personnel security adjudication coordination and processing activities to determine whether an applicant meets background investigation requirements. Track background investigation adjudications through completion (50%)
• Perform background investigation programmatic, procedural, and compliance activities (25%)
• Research backgrounds, analyze data, and update personnel security systems, records, and databases (15%)
• Develop and generate reports and documents; maintain background investigation policies and procedures (10%)

JOB SCOPE

• Operate in a responsive, courteous, and professional manner; provide a consistently high degree of customer satisfaction and sound business relations
• Work closely with management on background investigation projects, escalating issues as necessary
• Work under the limited direction of senior team members

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 3 years of investigative or analyst experience
• Knowledge of PC/desktop workstation applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Knowledge of personnel security and adjudication
• Strong multi-tasking abilities
• Possess a keen attention to detail
• Must be capable of working as a team member, be a self-starter, and be able to understand and complete tasks
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding of security-related risk and compliance practices, tools, and techniques

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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