Industrial Security Analyst (CSSO/CPSO)

Spacex; Vandenberg Air Force Base Launch Facility 02 (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst (CSSO/CPSO) to join a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on protecting program information, managing classifications, and coordinating with government customers to ensure compliance.

You will handle personnel clearances, OPSEC plans, and security SOPs, with on-site work required. A TS clearance with SCI eligibility is required, along with readiness for polygraph, travel, and occasional extended hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of security experience in NISPOM-related responsibilities.
• Experience within an SCI or collateral environment is required.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness for polygraph/security testing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Mission Management and government representatives to ensure program deliverables are met.
• Partner with Mission Management and engineering teams to ensure their understanding of program classification requirements and protections.
• Assist with compliance activities including self-inspections, audits, and inquiries.
• Coordinate personnel clearances for programs and review clearance packages for accuracy.
• Assist with CONOPS, OPSEC Plans, and related documents for government approval.
• Coordinate transportation plans for classified materials and assets.
• Maintain up-to-date security SOPs and ensure policy adherence.
• Support required trainings and briefings (INDOC, annual refresher).
• Ensure reporting of foreign travel/contacts and other sensitive information.
• Support ITAR-related requirements and export control compliance.

Skills

NISPOM knowledge

DoD SAP Security Manuals

ICDs familiarity

DISS/NBIS familiarity

Scattered Castles familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3+ years security experience

Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

INDUSTRIAL SECURITY ANALYST (CSSO/CPSO)

SpaceX is looking for a multidisciplinary Industrial Security Officer to serve as a Security Analyst within our Hawthorne, CA office. This is a chance to fill a critical role within a dynamic and high-tempo environment working on programs pushing the boundaries of industry and technology. A successful candidate will be a self-starter and problem-solver and will possess the ability to convey security requirements to a diverse group of technical personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with Mission Management and government representatives to ensure program deliverables are met
• Partner with Mission Management and engineering teams to ensure their understanding of the program classification requirements and protections needed
• Assist with compliance related activities to include self-inspections, audits, and inquiries
• Participate in aspects of the initiation, management and upkeep of personnel clearances for responsible programs
• Assist with CONOPS, OPSEC Plans, PPIPs, MFRs, etc. as needed for approval by government customer
• Coordinate transportation plans and courier documents for any transportation of classified program materials or assets
• Ensure security SOPs are up to date, approved, and being followed
• Support all annual refresher, INDOC, and exit briefings as needed in accordance with policy and government customer requirements
• Assist with the review of clearance packages for accuracy and completeness and initiates follow up actions as necessary
• Ensure all reportable information to including foreign travel and foreign contact, financial, personal conduct, etc., are up to date

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree; OR 3+ years of security experience performing NISPOM-related security responsibilities in lieu of a degree
• Experience performing responsibilities specifically within an SCI or collateral environment
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Strong knowledge of the NISPOM, DoD SAP Security Manuals, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and related security policies and procedures
• Familiarity with DISS, NBIS, TALON and/or Scattered Castles

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
• Ability to favorably complete a U.S. Government CI scope polygraph
• Must be able to possess and maintain a CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Ability to travel in support of mission requirements
• Willingness to work extended hours or weekends as needed in support of mission-critical deadlines and milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range:

• Level 1: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00
• Level 2: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].