Polygraph Examiner

About the role

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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

About the role

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Polygraph Examiner to join our team! In this role you will get to Conduct polygraph examinations (counterintelligence scope polygraph (CSP) or expanded screening scope (ESS)) in accordance with National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CSP), Expanded Scope Polygraph (ESP), and Specific Issue Polygraph (SIP) examinations in accordance with National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) standards.
• Comply with all Quality Control (QC) guidance and promptly report any concerns or issues to QC personnel.
• Accurately document examination results and admissions and maintain records within the Polygraph Branch's official system of record.
• Conduct up to two examination sessions per scheduled workday unless otherwise directed by QC or management.Each CSP, ESP, or SIP examination is considered one session. Every effort will be made to backfill canceled appointments and no-shows.
• Maintain a current NCCA Federal Polygraph Certification.
• Complete a minimum of 40 hours of annual continuing education to maintain polygraph certification requirements.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Active Top Secret/SCI.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CI POLY.
• Bachelor’s degree and 11 years of previous Polygraph Examiner experience.
• Demonstrated experience conducting a variety of NCCA-approved polygraph examination formats and testing methodologies.
• Proven ability to assess and determine an examinee's suitability for polygraph testing.
• Experience developing and drafting NCCA-compliant examination questions.
• Strong interviewing skills, including the ability to conduct detailed and comprehensive subject interviews.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret physiological data obtained during polygraph examinations.
• Experience rendering and documenting definitive examination outcomes in accordance with established standards.
• Demonstrated experience preparing clear, concise, and fact-based reports that comply with prescribed policies and procedures.

Security Clearance Requirement

• An active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance prior to the start date.
• This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range

$125,100.00 - $225,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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