Industrial Security Specialist

Moog•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist to work under the direction of the Facility Security Officer (FSO). The role supports compliance with U.S. Government regulations for classified contracts, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other Department of War (DoW) regulatory directives. It is an onsite, first-shift position in the Buffalo/East Aurora, New York area. The specialist supports personnel clearance administration, reporting obligations, Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation, and continuous improvement of security policies and procedures. The role requires careful handling of classified and sensitive information, accurate recordkeeping, and collaboration with the security team and program stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience in corporate security, industrial security, and/or legal compliance roles.
Current Top Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain one for the duration of employment requiring a security clearance.
Complete all required training and/or certifications.
High ethical and moral standards and trustworthiness to protect personal, company-sensitive, U.S. Government classified, and unclassified sensitive information.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an office with a high-functioning, on-demand security team and internal and external program stakeholders.
Ability to multitask while maintaining superior accuracy and proper recordkeeping for assigned tasks and duties.
Experience interpreting and applying NISPOM, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency’s Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG), and other DoD regulations, including those concerning controlled unclassified information.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and U.S. government databases, including DISS, SWFT, and NISS.
Ability to walk within large buildings several times per day and carry packages weighing less than 20 pounds.
Valid New York State driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Prior industrial security experience and training.

Responsibilities

Support badge access for personnel clearance (PCL) holders.
Process personnel for U.S. Department of Defense security clearances, upgrades, and reinvestigations.
Administer and track initial and annual Program Access Requests, Prescreening Questionnaires, and Templates.
Maintain accurate and timely updates in DISS and internal records management systems.
Support random entry and exit inspections.
Perform end-of-day checks on a rotational basis.
Assist in gathering facts regarding infractions and security violations, and prepare reports for FSO review and submission.
Organize and provide the FSO with a detailed weekly summary of unauthorized access attempts, alarmed events, and contracted patrol reports.
Obtain and maintain advanced working knowledge of the Sign in Compliance tool.
Gather, review, and organize monthly FOCI reports and provide detailed summaries to the FSO for monthly review and quarterly reporting.
Receive, review, and report FOCI mitigation concerns to the FSO.
Support the FSO in identifying updates to policies, procedures, and standard work.
Identify gaps, deficiencies, and areas for improvement.
Participate in learning, education, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Great compensation package and bonus opportunities.
Matching 401(k).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible paid time off and holidays.
Parental leave program.
Relocation assistance.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
Employee Resource Groups.