Spirit Defense - Associate Industrial Security Specialist

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in the Defense Business Unit seeks a security-focused professional to manage electronic personnel records and clearance-related processes. The role includes handling clearance applications, training, incidents, and physical security oversight for secure areas.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years' experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance. A related bachelor's degree is preferred and teamwork is essential in a union environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship
• 2+ years' experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred

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

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Clearance required experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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 here for 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.