Personnel Security Specialist

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Security team is a highly specialized security team responsible for managing Anduril’s cleared personnel, classified programs, and secure facilities. We operate at the intersection of cutting-edge defense technology and stringent security requirements, ensuring the integrity and protection of national security. Our team is composed of experts in security management, compliance, risk assessment, and physical security, dedicated to upholding the highest standards of security in support of national and international defense initiatives while providing the best customer service, both within Anduril and externally.

Serve as a member of Anduril Industries Security Services Team supporting employees throughout the United States. Work within a collaborative team environment and take independent action, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions to effectively communicate information to various audiences orally and through written communications. Leverage expertise with US government security policies and procedures as it relates to the personnel security program. Maintain responsibility for updates to various databases, security clearance processing, and review documentation for accuracy and completeness. Address personnel security matters and other clearance-related actions for personnel requiring clearances for collateral and SCI positions. Interact daily with internal and external clients and government security officials to resolve issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma and two years of related administrative and customer service experience.
• Possesses excellent organization and tracking skills, and attention to detail and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with conducting briefings and debriefings; ability to clearly explain security processes and procedures
• Experience with DoD 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Experience with DoD Manual 5105.21 Volumes 1 and 3.
• Proficiency in use of computers and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally and courteously both orally and in writing with all levels of employees and guests.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality is required.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize workload based on urgency.
• Must hold a current U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Familiar with DISS and NBIS.
• Familiarity with SIMS or other security software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DoD clearance processes such as DISS, NBIS, eAPP, SF86, and SIMS is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage and initiate personnel clearances background investigations and process visit access requests (VARs) and mandatory SEAD 3 reporting via Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Provide employees with personnel security guidance consistent with the 13 adjudicative guidelines to assist them in managing their clearances.
• Handle in-person and virtual requests and inquiries, as it pertains to Security Services Help Requests, Security Information Management System (SIMS), Security Forms, Incoming/Outgoing Visit Request, New Hire Orientation Briefings, Cleared Employee Training, Foreign National Contacts and Foreign Travel Briefings.
• Process visitor requests; enter clearance information into the visitor database and/or research information in DISS and SIMS clearance database.
• Coordinate classified meetings requiring VARs; liaison between Security Services and Anduril meeting hosts to facilitate meetings.
• Manage clearances for SCI billeted programs; prepare nomination packages, coordinate with customer sponsor’s COR and SSO, submit SCI VARs through customer sponsor, and assist with scheduling indoctrination and debriefing appointments.
• Manage the internal security database with clearance, access, visit, and adverse information.
• Communicate with Anduril employees on additional information requests.
• Enforce Anduril’s security policies and procedures.
• Update databases for clearance and visitor tracking.
• Ensure Anduril information in DISS is accurate and timely.
• Assist the Security Services Team, as needed.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED