Spirit Defense - Associate Industrial Security Specialist

The Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union representation

Drug Free Workplace

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, based in Wichita, Kansas, seeks a security-focused professional to maintain personnel records and manage clearance processes within its Spirit Defense unit. The role includes training, incident investigations, and safeguarding secure facilities. Required are U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Secret Clearance, with 2+ years of experience. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. This is a union-represented, on-site position with comprehensive benefits and strict

Qualifications

• U.S. Secret Security Clearance required or eligible.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic personnel records.
• Process security clearance applications.
• Provide initial and refresher security training.
• Conduct security investigations of incidents.
• Oversee physical security of secure areas.
• Support classified meetings and visit requests.
• Monitor and track cleared personnel foreign travel notifications.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

US citizenship

Experience required

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit(“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of electronic personnel records
• Security clearance applications
• Initial and refresher security training
• Security incident investigations
• Physical security oversight of secure areas
• Classified meeting support and classified visit requests
• Processing, monitoring and tracking cleared personnel foreign travel notifications, including pre-and post-travel briefings

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
• 2+ years' experience required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship) (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and team-based environment
• Ability to prioritize requests from multiple sources and support requirements
• Self-motivated; taking ownership of projects and issues, including following through to closure and resolution
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

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

Pay & Benefits:

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.

We also provide 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 - Associate (Level 2): $62,300 - $95,500

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.Click herefor more information on the tax credit.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Export Control Requirements:

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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.