Industrial Security Specialist

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 on global security, such as 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 by challenging the status quo.

When we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

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. It 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 will create streamlined processes that provide optimal support to internal and external customers and enforce strict adherence to applicable laws, national DoD, and other security policies and requirements. Coordination of classified matters with the respective government representatives will be at the forefront of responsibilities. The Specialist will establish quality training for assigned accessed personnel, conduct and document annual compliance inspections, and develop Corrective Action Plans (CAP).

This is an onsite role in our office in El Segundo, CA. The internal job code is Industrial Security Specialist. The team is currently hiring for level 2 or 3.

• 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
• Conduct 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 utilize Defense Information Security Systems (DISS), 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
• Provide 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

• 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
• Familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/SEAD/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• 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
• Familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/SEAD/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• 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
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Referring to policies, procedures, and practices for guidance
• Receive general direction for work that is reviewed upon…