Industrial & Personnel Security Lead – DoD/SCI, Equity

Varda Space Industries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is seeking an Industrial and Personnel Security Manager to lead day-to-day industrial security compliance and personnel security programs. This builder’s role collaborates with HR, IT, Legal, Engineering, Mission Management, and Business Development from the first customer conversation through launch and recovery.

The role reports to the Director of Security, may serve as Alternate FSO, and requires US citizenship with an active TS clearance and SCI

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial security in a DoD/IC contractor environment.
• Ownership of clearance actions, reporting, training, and inspections.
• Clear knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and DD Form 254.
• Experience using DISS/NBIS/NISS and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Run industrial security program in line with DoD/IC requirements.
• Own facility clearance records and government correspondence.
• Lead annual self-inspections and track corrective actions.
• Prepare for DCSA reviews and customer assessments.
• Incorporate security requirements into contracts and proposals.
• Manage classification controls and sensitive information handling.
• Develop practical procedures and training materials for the program.
• Coordinate clearance processing and personnel security actions.
• Prepare reports on foreign travel, contacts, and adverse information.
• Forecast clearance needs with hiring teams and track milestones.

Skills

Industrial security experience

DISS/NBIS proficiency

NISPOM knowledge

Security program leadership

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in security management or related field

Tools

DISS

NBIS

NISS

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is seeking an Industrial and Personnel Security Manager to lead day-to-day industrial security compliance and personnel security programs. This builder’s role collaborates with HR, IT, Legal, Engineering, Mission Management, and Business Development from the first customer conversation through launch and recovery.

The role reports to the Director of Security, may serve as Alternate FSO, and requires US citizenship with an active TS clearance and SCI