Personnel Security Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist III/IV. As a member of the Personnel Security teamyouwill 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 inCrystal City VA.

What Youll Be Doing

• Processes security clearances and accesses in accordance with government regulationsprovides guidance on the completion ofsecurity paperworkand tracks all clearance submissions.
• Administers executes and ensures adherence to company and government regulations policies and procedures regarding the protection of certain programs.
• Conducts SCI and collateral security indoctrination briefings and debriefings.
• Conducts foreign travel and termination debriefings.
• Coordinates with Aerospace management to obtain pertinent information when processing clearance requests for employees and provides clearance status reports.
• Maintainssecurity clearance records tracking and metrics.
• Counsel employees with concerns over the polygraph and background investigation processes.
• Handles Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and reports sensitive adverse information to a multitude of different government customers.
• Interfaces with background investigators who are required to interview employees sub-contractors and consultants for periodic reinvestigations.
• Assists in designing implementing and conducting security training briefings and education programs.
• Submits incident reports to government customers provides guidance on reporting responsibilities and assists employees with clearance issues.
• Conducts self-inspections/audits in compliance with government regulations.
• Interface with government customerscontractorsemployeesandall levels of management.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirement for Personnel Security Specialist III:

• High School Diploma or equivalentand 3 years of experience.
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Knowledge of DISS NBIS and NISS.
• Knowledge ofgovernmentsecurity regulations (32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM and ICD 704).
• Knowledge of handling controlled unclassified information.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

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

• High School Diploma or equivalentand 5 years of experience.
• Possess an in-depth knowledge ofgovernmentsecurity regulations (32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM and ICD 704).
• Prior customer inspection experience.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Bachelorsormastersdegreefrom an accreditedcollege
• Current TS/SCI eligibility with adjudicated poly
• FSO certification
• Knowledge of JADE Scattered Castles or SIMS databases.

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll 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.

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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 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 otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.