Personnel Security Lead

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Industrial Security team is a highly specialized security team responsible for managing Anduril’s cleared personnel, classified programs, and secure facilities. We operate at the intersection of cutting-edge defense technology and stringent security requirements, ensuring the integrity and protection of national security. Our team is composed of experts in security management, compliance, risk assessment, and physical security, dedicated to upholding the highest standards of security in support of national and international defense initiatives while providing the best customer service, both within Anduril and externally.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Personnel Security (PERSEC) Lead to join our rapidly growing team at Anduril Industries. The candidate will serve as a vital member of the Security Services Team, supporting employees briefed to Special Accesses throughout the United States. The PERSEC Lead for Special Programs is primarily responsible for implementing the SCI personnel security program and ensuring company and government security requirements are met, hand-in-hand with the Security Services staff (FSOs, CPSOs, CSSOs, Security Leadership). In addition, the Candidate will lead Personnel Security staff in efforts to assist our Special Access Program (SAP) Security Team with various responsibilities, ensuring accuracy of employee profiles in the Government systems of record. Candidate will interact daily with internal and external clients and government security officials to resolve issues and address SCI and SAP personnel security matters and other clearance-related actions. The candidate must work within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment and take independent action, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions to effectively communicate information to various audiences orally and through written communications. Candidates must have expert level knowledge of Personnel Security processes in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117, the National Industrial Security Program, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Security Executive Agency Directives 3 and 4, DoD Manual 5205.07 Volume 2, DoD Manual 5105.21 Volumes 1 and 3, and be experts in government databases DISS and NBIS. Candidate must be able to analyze Anduril processes and find ways to increase efficiencies within Anduril PERSEC policies and procedures, and update said procedures as necessary. The candidate must be adept at training and mentoring other PERSEC team members as well as training and explaining processes to employees at every level. The candidate will be expected to support security vulnerability assessments, self-inspections, and other government audits and inspections. The candidate must have keen awareness and foresight to ensure processes are put in place to meet the scaling of the company. In addition to performing SCI and SAP related duties, the candidate will also support collateral PERSEC efforts and responsibilities when the need arises.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead our Special Access PERSEC division in accordance with government policies, which has duties as outlined below:
• Lead the SCI billet program; prepare nomination packages, coordinate with customer sponsor’s COR and SSO, submit SCI VARs and Foreign Travel reporting through customer sponsor, and assist with scheduling indoctrination and debriefing appointments.
• Coordinate with CPSOs, ACPSOs, CSSOs, and ACSSOs to ensure Special Access tasks are being executed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide employees with personnel security guidance consistent with the 13 adjudicative guidelines to assist them in managing their clearances and special accesses.
• Handle in-person and virtual requests and inquires, as it pertains to Security Services Help Requests, Security Information Management System (SIMS), Security Forms, Incoming/Outgoing Visit Requests, Briefings, Debriefings, Cleared Employee Training, Foreign National Contacts and Foreign Travel Briefings.
• Prepare SAP Program Access Requests (PARs), review SAP Pre-Screening Questionnaires, and coordinate with Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSOs) on PAR/PSQ submissions and SAP VARs.
• Update DISS, NBIS, and other government systems with required reporting requirements and other clearance related information.
• Ensure all Special Access PERSEC-related training and documentation is up-to-date with PERSEC roles, responsibilities, and processes.
• Provide subject matter expertise on clearance, SAP, and SCI personnel security-related requirements.
• Additional Duties:
• Set goals and organize tasks, keeping track and accountability for all assigned responsibilities and team progress.
• Liaison with the Personnel Security Manager on team progress, deadlines, workflows, goals, and process/procedure updates.
• Assist with training, developing, and mentoring new PERSEC employees nationwide. Travel to assist in training as appropriate/applicable.
• Support team compliance with company as well as government policy and procedures including 32 CFR Part 117, DoD Manual 5205.07 Volume 2, and individual collateral, SAP, and SCI policy and guidance.
• Communicate with Anduril employees on additional information requests.
• Enforce Anduril’s security policies and procedures.
• Expert at DISS, NBIS, JADE, and other databases.
• Update SIMS and other databases for clearance and visitor tracking.
• Assist the Security Services Team, as needed.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold a current U.S. Secret security clearance
• 3+ years of experience working in a PERSEC role
• 2+ years of experience with SCI and SAP
• Expert knowledge of clearance/collateral, SCI, and SAP PERSEC processes
• Experience leading a diversely located team
• Possesses excellent organization and tracking skills, and attention to detail and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with conducting briefings and debriefings; ability to clearly explain security processes and procedures.
• Experience with DoD 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Experience with DoD Manual 5105.21 Volumes 1 and 3
• Expert knowledge of DoD clearance processes and databases (DISS, eApp, SF86, NBIS)
• Proficiency in use of computers and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally and courteously both orally and in writing with all levels of employees and guests.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Reliable attendance and punctuality is required. Anduril is an “in-person” office.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize workload based on urgency..
• High School Diploma

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working for an SSO or in a SCIF
• Experience working as a CSSO
• Experience with SIMS security software
• Experience with JADE
• Experience with Air Table