Personnel Security Manager, Anduril Industries, CA, US

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) Manager to join our rapidly growing team at our Headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA. The candidate will serve as a vital member of Anduril Industries Security Services Team, supporting employees throughout the United States. The PERSEC Manager is responsible for implementing and directing the 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). Candidate will manage a disperse, nation-wide team of PERSEC staff, some who are dual-hatted and act as AFSOs at their locations. The candidate will maintain responsibility for updates to various databases, security clearance processing, and review documentation for accuracy and completeness. Candidate will interact daily with internal and external clients and government security officials to resolve issues and address personnel security matters and other clearance-related actions. The candidate must work within a collaborative team environment and takes 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, and SCI nomination processes, and be experts in government databases DISS and NBIS. Candidate must be able to analyze Anduril procedures 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 be heavily involved in security vulnerability assessments, self-inspections, and other government audits and inspections, overseeing or attending to each individual event. The candidate must have keen awareness and foresight to ensure processes are put in place to meet the scaling of the company.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead our PERSEC team by motivating and guiding them in their roles, and providing consistent communication and honest feedback.
• Set goals and organize tasks, keeping all PERSEC team members on track and accountable for their piece(s) and tracking team progress.
• Liaison with the Deputy Director of Industrial Security on team progress, deadlines, workflows, goals, and process/procedure updates.
• Oversee our clearance and access processes (including SAP and SCI), classified visit processes (including SAP and SCI), adverse information submission process, and other processes as assigned.
• Train, develop, and mentor new PERSEC employees nationwide. Travel to assist in training as appropriate/applicable.
• Ensure all PERSEC-related training and documentation is up-to-date with PERSEC roles, responsibilities, and processes.
• Ensure 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.
• Provide subject matter expertise on clearance, SAP, and SCI personnel security-related requirements.
• Expert at DISS, NBIS, JADE, and other databases.
• Identify inefficiencies in the PERSEC department and identify possible solutions.
• Delegate tasks to ensure equitable work amongst the team.
• Write and create policy, procedures, job aids, and training as required.
• Work with the Deputy Director of Industrial Security on headcount needs and personnel management, providing input on employees and helping to resolve conflicts when needed.
• Act as leading expert in our Anduril Security Portal (ASP), our internal security software/workflow system (SIMS)
• Manage our PERSEC team, which has duties as outlined below:
• Manage and initiate personnel clearances background investigations and process visit access requests (VARs) and mandatory SEAD 3 reporting via Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Provide employees with personnel security guidance consistent with the 13 adjudicative guidelines to assist them in managing their clearances.
• Handle in-person and virtual requests and inquires, as it pertains to Security Services Help Request, Security Information Management System (SIMS), Security Forms, Incoming/Outgoing Visit Request, New Hire Orientation Briefings, Cleared Employee Training, Foreign National Contacts and Foreign Travel Briefings.
• Process visitor requests; enters clearance information into the visitor database and/or researches information in DISS and SIMS clearance database.
• Coordinate classified meetings requiring VARs; liaison between Security Services and Anduril meeting hosts to facilitate meetings.
• Manage SCI billet program; prepares nomination packages, coordinates with customer sponsor’s COR and SSO, submits SCI VARs through customer sponsor, and assist with scheduling indoctrination and debriefing appointments.
• 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.
• Manage the SIMS security database with clearance, access, visit, and adverse information.
• Communicate with Anduril employees on additional information requests
• Enforce Anduril’s security policies and procedures.
• Update SIMS and other databases for clearance and visitor tracking.
• Ensure Anduril information in the DISS is accurate and timely.
• 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
• 5+ years of experience working in a PERSEC role
• 2+ years of managerial experience
• 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).
• Expert knowledge of DoD clearance processes and databases (DISS, eQIP, 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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with SIMS security software
• Experience with Air Table
• Background investigator and/or adjudicator experience