Industrial Security Analyst (PERSEC)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

INDUSTRIAL SECURITY ANALYST (PERSEC)

SpaceX is looking for a multidisciplinary Industrial Security Officer (PERSEC) to serve as a Personnel Security Analyst within our Redmond, WA office. This is a chance to fill a critical role within a dynamic and high-tempo environment working on programs pushing the boundaries of industry and technology. A successful candidate will be a self-starter and problem-solver and will possess the ability to convey security requirements to a diverse group of technical personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support all Personnel Security (PERSEC) aspects of a variety of missions at the SCI, SAP and Collateral level

• Support all steps of PERSEC processing in an efficient manner, including pre-screening, clearance initiation, review of paperwork and customer submission

• Be able to develop a deep understanding of the clearance processes for SCI, SAP and Collateral

• Be able to develop a deep understanding of security clearance databases including DISS, NBIS, JADE, TALON, etc.

• Successfully interact with a variety of government customers to ensure clearances are processed efficiently on the government side

• Identify process improvement opportunities and question assumptions to make procedures as streamlined as possible

• Manage all reporting requirements for the entirety of the cleared SpaceX population, to include foreign travel, life changes, incidents and adverse information

• Coordinate indoctrinations and debriefings

• Partner with Mission Management and government representatives to ensure SpaceX is providing the best possible security clearance support

• Partner with internal stakeholder teams to reinforce their understanding of clearance holder requirements and ensure those requirements are met

• Prepare for and assist with the PERSEC component of compliance inspections

• Conduct security related inquires and incident reporting

• Keep abreast of the latest security trends and policy updates, implementing innovative solutions and processes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree; OR 3+ years of professional experience performing NISPOM-related security responsibilities in lieu of a degree 

• 1+ years security experience in PERSEC performing responsibilities specifically within a SAP, SCI, and/or Collateral environment or a security field 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with DISS, NBIS, JADE, TALON and Scattered Castles 

• Strong knowledge of the NISPOM, (32 CFR 117), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD 704), DoDM 5205.07, and other related security policies and procedures

• Familiarity with SIMS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to favorably complete a U.S. Government CI sco