Industrial Security Specialist - Personnel Security - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

3d•$64,000 - $139,000•Onsite

About The Position

Industrial Security Specialist - Personnel Security - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist – Personnel Security (Level 2 or 3) providing Personnel Security (PERSEC) support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. This role reports to the Industrial Security Manager – Personnel Security and supports government and internal customers in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. At the heart of this role is our commitment to deliver our customer’s greatest capability: our people. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in DoD personnel security processes, systems, and governing policy, including experience serving as an appointed Special Access Program Security Official (SPO) and/or Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO). This role emphasizes teamwork and cohesion, requiring the ability to work effectively with colleagues, government representatives, and mission partners to streamline personnel security processes, support mission success, and ensure personnel are trusted and ready. This is an onsite role in El Segundo, California. Level 2: Associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of related experience Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience or Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience

Requirements

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility (U.S. Citizenship Required. A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months.
Eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP)
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
Working knowledge of SEAD 3, SEAD 4, and the 13 Adjudicative Guidelines, including their application to risk assessments, clearance determinations, and access decisions.
Working knowledge of applicable security policies and guidance (ICDs, SEADs, JAFANs, DoD Manuals, etc.)
Experience with assisting an appointed Special Access Program Security Official (SPO) and/or CSSO.
Ability to build rapport and work effectively with DoD, military, civilian, and industry partners
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and adjudicated counterintelligence polygraph.
Prior experience acting as the primary appointed SPO or CSSO for SCI or SAP programs.
Proficiency with NBIS, DISS, SCINET, SIMS, and JADE.
Ability to work as a team member while simultaneously functioning independently and accepting responsibility for assigned actions.
Must be able to relate to a diversified customer base and be knowledgeable of DoD operations.
Proven ability to contribute to teamwork, cohesion, and proactive problem-solving.
Experience with routinely handling, transporting, documenting, and accounting for classified material.
Developing solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Provide PERSEC support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP programs
Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities in accordance with SEAD 3, SEAD 4, and the 13 Adjudicative Guidelines
Prepare, process, and review Program Access Requests (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility
Maintain personnel security files for all cleared personnel
Maintain daily logs, tracking spreadsheets, and local databases for PERSEC activities
Apply the 13 Adjudicative Guidelines in risk assessments, clearance determinations, and SAP/SCI access decisions
Perform data entry, validation, and record checks in government and local systems, including NBIS, DISS, SCINET, SIMS, and JADE
Conduct risk assessments of candidates submitted for access using applicable personnel security systems
Process Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) using DISS and/or JADE
Ensure accuracy and compliance of personnel access records across multiple security platforms
Provide defensive foreign travel briefings to cleared personnel
Collect, review, and submit foreign travel, foreign contact, and foreign activity reports in accordance with SEAD 3 reporting requirements
Ensure timely updates to government systems and notify appropriate U.S. Government representatives of reportable activities
Serve as, or support, an appointed Special Access Program Security Official (SPO) and/or Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), as required
Execute delegated personnel security authority for SCI and SAP programs in coordination with Government Security Representatives (GSRs) and Program Security Officers
Interface directly with government customers and mission partners on SCI and SAP personnel security matters
Ensure compliance with all applicable SCI and SAP personnel security policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
Promote team cohesion in executing personnel security operations and ensuring consistent application of policies
Take ownership of challenges and offer solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and mission support
Coordinate indoctrination and debriefing appointments in collaboration with government customers
Support U.S. Government senior leaders with access approval decisions
Regularly provide updates to program managers on Personnel Security Operations, including clearance status, and SAP/SCI program access
Reinforce that our people are our greatest capability through proactive, solutions-oriented PERSEC operations
Assist with security education, awareness, and refresher training initiatives
Initiate and maintain records for annual self-inspections, security refresher training, indoctrinations, and staff assistance visits
Support secured space operations, including a working knowledge of opening and securing classified spaces
Complete all required technical, security, and compliance training
Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to ensure personnel security compliance is achieved through various self-inspections and continuous compliance inspections.