Senior Personnel Security Specialist, TS/SCI

AeroVironment, Inc.; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to manage and coordinate PERSEC programs, ensure DoD/Federal compliance, and maintain security documentation.

The role emphasizes case management, data integrity in SIMS, and cross-functional collaboration with executives and security teams. You will handle sensitive information, support the PERSEC program development, and ensure adherence to ITAR/EAR export controls and government requirements.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required; ability to obtain polygraph.
• 5+ years in the DoD/IC.
• Experience implementing NISPOM, DCIDS, ICDs, and EO to ensure security compliance.
• Experience providing personnel security guidance per adjudicative guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management support to a developing PERSEC program.
• Prepare and administer PERSEC program briefings as needed.
• Maintain databases and files (SIMS, Security System of Records, SharePoint) with timely data entry.
• Assist PERSEC team with recommendations for improvement.
• Explain PERSEC procedures and SOPs to internal/external customers.
• Develop/write reports and guidance for case management.
• Research and maintain security procedures/guidance for case management.
• Escalate issues to the Personnel Security Manager and address bottlenecks.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph

DOD/IC

NISPOM

ICDs

PII protection

SIMS

DISS

NBIS

eAPP

SWIFT

Executive communication

Organizational skills

Tools

DISS

NBIS

eAPP

SWIFT

SIMS

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to manage and coordinate PERSEC programs, ensure DoD/Federal compliance, and maintain security documentation.

The role emphasizes case management, data integrity in SIMS, and cross-functional collaboration with executives and security teams. You will handle sensitive information, support the PERSEC program development, and ensure adherence to ITAR/EAR export controls and government requirements.