The Aerospace Corporation

Personnel Security Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation$64K — $116K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience in security or related fields.
  • Current DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
  • Knowledge of government security regulations.
  • Experience handling sensitive but unclassified information.
  • For Specialist III: 5 years of experience in security-related fields and knowledge of DISS or other databases.

Responsibilities

  • Administers adherence to security regulations and policies.
  • Conducts security briefings and termination debriefings.
  • Designs and delivers security training programs.
  • Works with complex government and internal databases.
  • Processes security clearances and tracks submissions.
  • Provides management with clearance status reports.
  • Conducts self-inspections and submits incident reports.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
  • 401(k) Plan with company-paid contributions and immediate vesting.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Variable pay for exceptional contributions.
  • Relocation assistance and professional growth programs.
  • Inclusive work environment valuing teamwork and respect.
Full Job Description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist II/III. As a member of the Personnel Security team, youwill be responsiblefor the administration and compliance of personnel security clearances and accesses. You willsupportthe corporation inmeeting mission requirements byensuring allsecurity clearancesareproperly processed to government customers. You will provide on-site support for all security actions in accordance with corporate and governmental polices and directives.

The selected candidate willbe requiredto workfull-timeon-site at our facility inEl Segundo CA.

What You99ll Be Doing

  • Administers, executes, and ensures adherence to company and governmentregulations,policies,and procedures regarding the protection ofgovernmentprograms.
  • Conducts security indoctrinationbriefings, foreign travel briefings and termination debriefings.
  • Assists in designing, implementing, and conducting security training, briefings, and education programs.
  • Working on variouscomplexgovernment and internal databases.
  • Processes security clearances and accesses in accordance with government regulations,provides guidance on the completion ofsecurity paperwork,and tracks all clearance submissions.
  • Provides management with clearance status reports
  • Conducts fingerprinting,processes visit requests, and reports incidents to government customers.
  • Maintainssecurity clearance records, tracking and metrics.
  • Interface with government customers,contractors,employees,andall levels of management.
  • Handles Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and must possess discretionin 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.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirementsfor the Personnel Security Specialist II:

  • High School Diploma or equivalentand 2 years of experience security related field or other related fields with an emphasis on customer service, case management, and enforcement of policies and procedures.
  • Current DoD Secretclearancewith theability to obtain and maintainaTS/SCI. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
  • Knowledge ofgovernmentsecurity regulations
  • Knowledge of handling sensitive but unclassified information

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Personnel Security Specialist III include:

  • 5 years of experience in security related field or other related fields with an emphasis on customer service, case management, and enforcement of policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of DISS or other government clearance databases

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

  • Bachelor99s or master99sdegree
  • Current TS/SCI eligibility, with adjudicated poly
  • Completion of the FSO certification for Possessing facilities
  • Knowledge of DISS, NBIS, and SIMS, databases

We offer a competitive compensation package where you99ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$30.80 - $56.16

Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

  • 401(k) Plan 6 Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

  • Relocation assistance

  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

  • Education assistance programs

  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other94the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1960

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