Security Clearance Specialist — Remote Options & Career Growth

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Professional growth and development

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Personnel Security Specialist II/III to manage government program protections, conduct security briefings, and oversee clearance processing. The role interfaces with government customers and internal teams, ensuring compliance with DoD and corporate policies.

Candidates should have DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and experience with security databases; TS/SCI eligibility is a plus for higher levels.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of security-related experience emphasizing customer service, case management, and policy enforcement.
• Current DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain security clearance.
• For Personnel Security Specialist III: 5 years of security-related experience with emphasis on customer service, case management and policy enforcement.
• Knowledge of DISS or other government clearance databases.

Responsibilities

• Administers, executes, and ensures adherence to company and government regulations, policies, and procedures regarding protection of government programs.
• Conducts security indoctrination and foreign travel briefings and termination debriefings.
• Assists in designing, implementing, and conducting security training, briefings, and education programs.
• Works on various complex government and internal databases.
• Processes security clearances and accesses in accordance with government regulations, provides guidance on completing 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.
• Interfaces 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.

Skills

Customer service

Case management

Policy enforcement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

DISS or government clearance databases

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Personnel Security Specialist II/III to manage government program protections, conduct security briefings, and oversee clearance processing. The role interfaces with government customers and internal teams, ensuring compliance with DoD and corporate policies.

Candidates should have DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and experience with security databases; TS/SCI eligibility is a plus for higher levels.