Senior Level Industrial Security Specialist

Boeing; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in the United States seeks a Senior Industrial Security Specialist in Herndon, VA. You will drive compliance for SAP/SCI programs, manage security education, and coordinate with government customers to support contract execution.

Ideal candidates have extensive CSSO experience, Tier 5 investigations and a strong background in NISPOM and related DoD procedures. Willingness to undergo polygraph and work on site in Virginia is required.

Qualifications

• Tier 5 Investigation completed within the last 5 years or Continuous Vetting participation in the last 5 years.
• 10+ years in personnel security administration, physical security, communications security or related field.
• 5+ years as Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO).
• 5+ years in NISP, SAP and/or SCI domains.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SCI and/or SAP access.
• Willingness to submit to a U.S. government polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal security controls via assessment reviews and self-inspections.
• Identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct administrative inquiries to assess non-compliance.
• Protect government, intellectual property and company information from disclosures.
• Develop and deliver security education for large/complex programs.
• Prepare concept of operation outlining unique security requirements.
• Coordinate with IPT, engineering, management and government customers.
• Support contract execution with cross-functional teams.
• Improve personnel security processes to obtain clearances faster.
• Educate and motivate personnel through security awareness programs.
• Oversee subcontractor management to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Tier 5 Investigation

Personnel security administration

CSSO experience

NISP/SAP/SCI domain knowledge

Polygraph readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Industrial Security Specialist to join the team in Herndon, VA.

We are seeking a highly experienced CSSO with expert-level knowledge of Department of War policies and regulations. This role requires a deep understanding of Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) requirements and policy, classified information handling, risk management, and security program administration.

Position Responsibilities

• Executes Internal Security Controls through performance of compliance assessment reviews and self-inspections to ensure compliance with government and company regulations/requirements
• Identifies deficiencies, develops and implements corrective action
• Conducts Administrative Inquiries on personnel, processes and situations in accordance with established operating procedures to determine level and scope of non-compliance with government and company regulations/requirements
• Protects government, intellectual, third party and company information from unauthorized disclosures
• Develops and administers security education to ensure compliance with government and company regulations/requirements on large and/or highly complex programs
• Prepares activity or program concept of operation (CONOPs) outlining unique security protection requirements for sensitive operations
• Contributes to enterprise Integrated Product Team (IPT) (e.g., participates in the review cycle and decision-making process for enterprise export compliance, procedures (PROs), Business Process Instructions (BPI's) and Desktop Instructions (DI's)
• Coordinate across the security workforce, Boeing engineering, managerial and technical teams, as well as senior Boeing personnel and United States Government customers to support contract execution
• Provides innovation and creativity into Personnel Security (e.g., reduce cycle time) to assist in obtaining individual security clearance/accesses for complex customer requirements
• Provides innovation and creativity into security awareness training and education program (briefings, bulletins and visual reminders) to educate, refresh, and motivate personnel to protect people, property and information
• Completes tasks toward long-range goals and objectives
• Assist less experienced employees with the administration and execution of security protocols
• Oversees Sub-Contractor Management (e.g., providing contractual requirements and direction, site assistance visits and reviews) to ensure compliance with government regulations/requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Successfully completed a Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or have you been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years
• 10+ years of experience in personnel security administration, physical security, communications security and/or other programmatic security-related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)
• 5+ years of experience working in one or a combination of the following domains: NISP, SAP and/or SCI
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access
• Willingness to submit to a U.S. government polygraph examination

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree or higher or military experience
• Experience working with the 32 CFR 117 National Industrial Security Procedures and Operations Manual (NISPOM), experience working with DoD Manual 5205.07 and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with minimal supervision and work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to perform occasional second-shift or after-hours work schedules to accommodate program operations
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $141,600 - $194,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 14, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.