Industrial Security Specialist

Industrial Security Specialist – Millennium Space Systems

Company:

Millennium Space Systems

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.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for creating a secure environment to facilitate the successful development and execution of classified programs at the assigned organization where classified information is stored, accessed, or where accessed personnel are assigned. 

This position reports directly to the Industrial Security Manager of Personnel Security (PERSEC) and provides PERSEC services in support of Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. The Industrial Security Specialist - Personnel Security - will be joining a team-oriented staff, focused on collaborating and sharing experiences, to create streamlined processes that provide optimal support to internal and external customers.

The Industrial Security Specialist will enforce strict adherence to applicable laws as well as national DoD, and other security policies and requirements. Coordination of classified matters with the respective government representatives will be at the forefront of their responsibilities. The Industrial Security Specialist will be charged with the establishment of quality training for assigned accessed personnel and conduct and document annual compliance inspections and develop Corrective Action Plans (CAP). This is an onsite role in our office in El Segundo, CA.

This position’s internal job code is Industrial Security Specialist. Our team is currently hiring for level 2 or 3.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with PERSEC
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets/local databases for customer PERSEC activities
• Perform data entry and record checks in local and USG databases such as Joint Access Database (JADE) and maintain all customer sponsored personnel access information
• Assist in maintaining personnel security files for all cleared personnel of the supported contract
• Assist with providing support for security awareness and education program initiatives
• Conducts miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by local PERSEC manager and/or the Government Security Representative
• Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to achieve appropriate clearance actions
• Prepare, process, and/or review Program Access Request (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility
• Execute Special Access Program Nomination Process Questionnaires
• Routinely utilizes Defense Information Security Systems (DISS), and SCI and SAPNP to conduct risk assessments of candidates being submitted for access
• Assist with scheduling indoctrination appointments and debriefing requests in collaboration with the government customer
• Provides defensive foreign travel briefing to all cleared members and report all foreign travel and foreign contact updates to USG
• Process classified inbound and outbound Visit Access Requests (VARs) as necessary to meet customer needs via DISS and/or JADE and program and identification badging duties
• Assist with local and USG senior leaders and for Access Approval decisions
• Complete all required technical and security training relative to assigned duties
• Assist with initiating and maintaining records of annual self-inspections, security refresher training, indoctrinations, and inspections/staff assistance visits
• Assist in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities / Special Access Program Facilities and have a basic understanding of opening and securing spaces

Basic Qualifications for level 2 (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in industrial security, facilities security, personnel security, in a cleared environment
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/SEAD/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents
• Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Basic Qualifications for level 3 (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial security, facilities security, personnel security, in a cleared environment
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/SEAD/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents
• Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Qualifications):

• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Ability to build rapport, interact professionally, and foster a cooperative work environment with a diverse population of people
• Make use of and apply job practices, techniques, standards, principles, and concepts
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Referring to policies, procedures, and practices for guidance
• Receives general direction for work that is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
• Participates in determining objectives of assignment; plans, schedules, and arranges own activities to accomplish those objectives
• Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may result in the allocation of additional resources
• Interacts primarily with internal personnel and external customers. Represents the organization on specific projects

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s 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 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: $77,350 - $113,750
• Level 3: $94,350 - $138,750

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.

Category = Operations

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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