Industrial Security Specialist I - McKinney, TX

RTX•McKinney, TX

7d•$57,200 - $108,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Security Specialist will support the Personnel Security team by interpreting and applying Defense of Defense (DoD) policies, guidance, and procedures in alignment with company policy to ensure compliance across a large, cleared employee population. This role is integral to maintaining personnel security requirements throughout the full clearance lifecycle. This is an entry-level, salaried professional contributor role reporting to the Local Site Security (LSS) Manager for day-to-day activities. The position is based on site at the McKinney, TX facility.

Requirements

Experience with Microsoft Products
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and up to 1 year prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
DoD Clearance: Top Secret
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Degree in Business Management, Security and/or Risk Management, Government Policy, Information Management, Criminal Justice, or other related fields of study.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
Related training to Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) including Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), or NCMS Industrial Security Professional Certification (ISP)/

Responsibilities

Conduct indoctrinations and debriefings for DoD accesses
Verify citizenship
Process personnel clearances
Submit visit requests
Prepare adverse and reportable submissions
Perform all actions necessary to support cradle-to-grave clearance management
Assist with the identification of security risks and contributing to the implementation of effective and efficient mitigation solutions of the facility industrial security programs
Administer security procedures, as they relate to operating in a classified environment: Clearance Processing and Management, Clearance Verifications, Classified Visit Processing, Fingerprinting, and DISS Updates
Provide customer service to employees related to personnel security questions and actions (e.g., Travel Reporting, Self-Reporting)
Work in a fast-paced schedule driven environment
Proactively supports multiple team areas by cross-training across Industrial Security disciplines.