Personnel Security Specialist

Telemetry Today LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits package

Health insurance

Job summary

Anduril Industries Security Services Team supports employees across the United States. You will manage personnel security, review documentation for accuracy, and coordinate with government security officials to resolve issues.

Leverage DoD policies, maintain the DISS database, and handle multiple inquiries with professionalism in a fast-paced environment. This in-person role offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of related administrative and customer service experience.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience briefing/debriefing; ability to explain security processes clearly.
• Familiarity with DoD 32 CFR Part 117 and NISPOM.

Responsibilities

• Support Personnel Security Team and manage background investigations.
• Process VARs and SEAD 3 reporting in DISS.
• Provide security guidance aligned with adjudicative guidelines.
• Handle security requests, forms, and visitor controls.
• Coordinate classified meetings and liaise with hosts and officials.
• Maintain internal security database and conduct citizenship verification.
• Enforce security policies and update clearance/visitor data.
• Ensure accuracy of DISS data and assist the team.

Skills

Security clearance

DoD compliance

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

DISS

SIMS

NBIS

eAPP

SF86 PVQ

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

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 positions. Interact daily with internal and external clients and government security officials to resolve issues.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support our Personnel Security Team in accordance with government policies, which has duties as outlined below:
• 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).
• Process requests for reciprocity from other agencies such as DOE, NSA, CIA, etc.
• 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 Forms, Incoming/Outgoing Visit Requests, 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 internal clearance database.
• Coordinate classified meetings requiring VARs; liaison between Security Services and Anduril meeting hosts to facilitate meetings.
• Additional Duties:
• Manage the internal security database with clearance, access, visit, and adverse information.
• Perform citizenship verification and fingerprinting.
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Experience with DoD clearance processes such as DISS, NBIS, eAPP, and SF86 (PVQ) is desired.
• 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. Anduril is an “in-person” office.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize workload based on urgency.
• Must hold a current U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Familiar with DISS.
• Familiarity with SIMS or other security software.

US Salary Range

$86,000 — $114,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 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:

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 .