Personnel Security Lead

Vantor • Westminster, CO

7d • $98,000 - $143,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Vantor is seeking a Personnel Security Team Lead to manage personnel security processing in support of collateral and SCI U.S. Government contracts, in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs). The position is based in Westminster, Colorado. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active U.S. Government security clearance; employment is contingent upon verification of clearance status. The role requires a current Top Secret clearance and willingness to obtain SCI access with a Counterintelligence polygraph.

The lead will oversee personnel security for collateral and SCI programs, interpret and implement government security requirements, coordinate with DoD and Intelligence Community counterparts, improve program processes, and mentor junior team members. The role also handles clearance processing and personnel security documentation through government systems and participates in IC Security Assessments.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance; applicants without the required current clearance are not eligible for consideration.
• Willingness to obtain SCI access with a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Knowledge of national security policies, including ICDs, NISPOM, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and SEADs.
• At least eight years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or six years of experience with a master’s degree; four additional years of work experience may substitute for a degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Personnel Security processes and leading a small team.
• Experience processing clearances or access for the national customer, NGA, and DoD.

Responsibilities

• Provide development and oversight of all aspects of Personnel Security for collateral and SCI programs.
• Interpret and implement government security requirements in support of classified and commercial contracts.
• Engage with DoD and IC government counterparts to ensure compliance with government policy and expectations, and with corporate and government regulations.
• Contribute to developing improved processes and protocols and implementing new ideas within Vantor’s Personnel Security Program Office.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior Personnel Security teammates.
• Initiate, maintain, and terminate personnel security clearances in government databases, including DISS, NBIS, SWFT, Scattered Castles, and TALON/SCT.
• Review, respond to, and process personnel security paperwork for accuracy, completion, and submission.
• Participate in IC Security Assessments.

Benefits

• Robust 401(k) with company match.
• Mental health resources.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Incentive eligible, with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results; the plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior