Personnel Security Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s 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, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

As a member of the Personnel Security team, you will be responsible for the administration and compliance of personnel security clearances and accesses. You will support the corporation in meeting mission requirements by ensuring all security clearances are properly processed to government customers. You will provide on-site support for all security actions in accordance with corporate and governmental polices and directives.

Work Model

100% onsite in Colorado Springs, CO.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processes security clearances and accesses in accordance with government regulations, provides guidance on the completion of security paperwork, and tracks all clearance submissions.
• Administers, executes, and ensures adherence to company and government regulations, policies, and procedures regarding the protection of certain programs.
• Conducts Collateral, SCI and SAP security indoctrination briefings and debriefings.
• Coordinates with Aerospace management to obtain pertinent information when processing clearance requests for employees.
• Maintains security 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.
• Initiate, review, and process personnel security clearances and periodic reinvestigation's (SF86s) through the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP).
• Prepare visit clearance requests, Common Access Card (CAC) and other Government badge requests.  Will also facilitate access to the military installation, for visitors without military IDs.
• Perform Classified Document Control functions, and destruction.
• Prepare for and participate in Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVAs) and Continuous Monitoring (CM) engagements.
• Conduct periodic self-inspections of security program in accordance with the NISPOM and company policies.
• Conduct initial security awareness, foreign travel, annual refresher, and special security briefings.
• Support the CPSO and CSSO functions as needed.
• Collects and reviews Pre-Screening Questionnaires (PSQs) annually.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Personnel Security Specialist II:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience
• Current TS/SCI eligibility. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Knowledge of government security regulations.
• Knowledge of handling sensitive but unclassified information.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Alarm Response is a requirement.

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

• 5 years of experience

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Current TS/SCI. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Knowledge of DISS, SCT, Scattered Castles or SIMS databases.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll 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

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