Industrial Security Specialist Personnel Security Millennium Space Systems

Company:

Millennium Space Systems a part of Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is a fast agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious bold and innovative. We take risks innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch we know each one of us made it happen.

We are seeking an Industrial Security Specialist Personnel Security (Level 2 or 3) providing Personnel Security (PERSEC) support for Collateral Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. This role reports to the Industrial Security Manager Personnel Security and supports government and internal customers in a fast-paced mission-focused environment.

At the heart of this role is our commitment to deliver our customers greatest capability: our people. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented collaborative and experienced in DoD personnel security processes systems and governing policy including experience serving as an appointed Special Access Program Security Official (SPO) and/or Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO).

This role emphasizes teamwork and cohesion requiring the ability to work effectively with colleagues government representatives and mission partners to streamline personnel security processes support mission success and ensure personnel are trusted and ready. This is an onsite role in El Segundo California.

Level 2:

• Associates degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience
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• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 1 year of related experience

Level 3:

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience
  or

• Masters degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience

Position Responsibilities:

Personnel Security Operations:

• Provide PERSEC support for Collateral SCI and SAP programs

• Review track and monitor security clearance processing activities in accordance with SEAD 3 SEAD 4 and the 13 Adjudicative Guidelines

• Prepare process and review Program Access Requests (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility

• Maintain personnel security files for all cleared personnel

• Maintain daily logs tracking spreadsheets and local databases for PERSEC activities

• Apply the 13 Adjudicative Guidelines in risk assessments clearance determinations and SAP/SCI access decisions

Systems & Data Management:

• Perform data entry validation and record checks in government and local systems including NBIS DISS SCINET SIMS and JADE

• Conduct risk assessments of candidates submitted for access using applicable personnel security systems

• Process Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) using DISS and/or JADE

• Ensure accuracy and compliance of personnel access records across multiple security platforms

Foreign Travel & Reporting:

• Provide defensive foreign travel briefings to cleared personnel

• Collect review and submit foreign travel foreign contact and foreign activity reports in accordance with SEAD 3 reporting requirements

• Ensure timely updates to government systems and notify appropriate U.S. Government representatives of reportable activities

SPO / CSSO Responsibilities:

• Serve as or support an appointed Special Access Program Security Official (SPO) and/or Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) as required

• Execute delegated personnel security authority for SCI and SAP programs in coordination with Government Security Representatives (GSRs) and Program Security Officers

• Interface directly with government customers and mission partners on SCI and SAP personnel security matters

• Ensure compliance with all applicable SCI and SAP personnel security policies procedures and reporting requirements

• Promote team cohesion in executing personnel security operations and ensuring consistent application of policies

• Take ownership of challenges and offer solutions to improve efficiency accuracy and mission support

Customer & Government Support:

• Coordinate indoctrination and debriefing appointments in collaboration with government customers

• Support U.S. Government senior leaders with access approval decisions

• Regularly provide updates to program managers on Personnel Security Operations including clearance status and SAP/SCI program access

• Reinforce that our people are our greatest capability through proactive solutions-oriented PERSEC operations

Compliance & Program Support:

• Assist with security education awareness and refresher training initiatives

• Initiate and maintain records for annual self-inspections security refresher training indoctrinations and staff assistance visits

• Support secured space operations including a working knowledge of opening and securing classified spaces

• Complete all required technical security and compliance training

• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to ensure personnel security compliance is achieved through various self-inspections and continuous compliance inspections.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility (U.S. Citizenship Required. A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 information on this process can be found by following the Mandatory Security Clearance and Access Process Disqualifying Criteria link which is listed in the job posting.

• Eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP)

• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

• Working knowledge of SEAD 3 SEAD 4 and the 13 Adjudicative Guidelines including their application to risk assessments clearance determinations and access decisions.

• Working knowledge of applicable security policies and guidance (ICDs SEADs JAFANs DoD Manuals etc.)

• Experience with assisting an appointed Special Access Program Security Official (SPO) and/or CSSO.

• Ability to build rapport and work effectively with DoD military civilian and industry partners

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and adjudicated counterintelligence polygraph.

• Prior experience acting as the primary appointed SPO or CSSO for SCI or SAP programs.

• Proficiency with NBIS DISS SCINET SIMS and JADE.

• Abilitytowork as a team memberwhilesimultaneously functioning independently andacceptingresponsibility for assigned actions.

• Must be able to relate to a diversified customer base and be knowledgeable of DoD operations.

• Proven ability to contribute to teamwork cohesion and proactive problem-solving.

• Experience with routinely handling transporting documenting and accounting for classified material.

• Developing solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company 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.

Millennium Space Systems 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:

• Level 2: $64000 - $114000

• Level 3: $78000-$139000

Millennium is DDTC-registered ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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