Personnel Security Specialist
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist II/III. As a member of the Personnel Security team, you will be responsible for the administration and compliance of personnel security clearances and accesses. You will support the corporation in meeting mission requirements by ensuring all security clearances are properly processed to government customers. You will provide on-site support for all security actions in accordance with corporate and governmental polices and directives. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo CA.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience security related field or other related fields with an emphasis on customer service, case management, and enforcement of policies and procedures.
- Current DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- Knowledge of government security regulations
- Knowledge of handling sensitive but unclassified information
- 5 years of experience in security related field or other related fields with an emphasis on customer service, case management, and enforcement of policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of DISS or other government clearance databases
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree
- Current TS/SCI eligibility, with adjudicated poly
- Completion of the FSO certification for Possessing facilities
- Knowledge of DISS, NBIS, and SIMS, databases
Responsibilities
- Administers, executes, and ensures adherence to company and government regulations, policies, and procedures regarding the protection of government programs.
- Conducts security indoctrination briefings, foreign travel briefings and termination debriefings.
- Assists in designing, implementing, and conducting security training, briefings, and education programs.
- Working on various complex government and internal databases.
- Processes security clearances and accesses in accordance with government regulations, provides guidance on the completion of security paperwork, and tracks all clearance submissions.
- Provides management with clearance status reports.
- Conducts fingerprinting, processes visit requests, and reports incidents to government customers.
- Maintains security clearance records, tracking and metrics.
- Interface with government customers, contractors, employees, and all levels of management.
- Handles Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and must possess discretion in handling clearance information.
- Conducts self-inspections/audits in compliance with government regulations.
- Submits incident reports to government customers, provides guidance on reporting responsibilities, and assists employees with clearance issues.
- Updates and writes procedures and corporate policies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
