Personnel Security Specialist

aero; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist II/III to administer and ensure compliant processing of government security clearances and accesses. This on-site role supports secure programs and interfaces with government customers, contractors, and management.

Responsibilities include conducting indoctrinations, maintaining records, and guiding employees through clearance paperwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2+ years in security or related fields.
• Current DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI; US citizenship required.
• Knowledge of government security regulations and handling sensitive information.
• Experience with government databases and clearance processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administers and ensures adherence to regulations on protection of government programs.
• Conducts security briefings, indoctrination, and termination debriefings.
• Designs and delivers security training and education programs.
• Manages complex government and internal databases related to clearances.
• Processes clearance submissions and provides guidance on paperwork.
• Maintains clearance records, reports status, and interfaces with stakeholders.
• Handles PII with discretion and performs internal audits for compliance.
• Updates procedures and corporate policies as needed.

Skills

Security clearance knowledge

Documentation & case management

Regulatory compliance

Discretion with PII

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

DISS

NBIS

SIMS

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.

What You Need to be Successful

• Minimum Requirements for the Personnel Security Specialist II : 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
• In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Personnel Security Specialist III include : 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

How You Can Stand Out

• It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 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

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$30.80 - $56.16

Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• 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 th