Sr. Program Security Officer (Personnel Security)
at SpaceX
Washington, DC, United States
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.
SR. PROGRAM SECURITY OFFICER (PERSONNEL SECURITY)
SpaceX is looking for an experienced, well-rounded Industrial Security professional to provide support for a critical customer effort as a Senior Program Security Officer with a specific focus on clearances processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in all aspects of the administration and coordination of multiple security programs, accredited facilities, and/or activities to ensure compliance with government, customer, and company security policies and procedures.
Identify program issues and implement corrective action(s).
Conduct security briefings, indoctrinations, and maintain security education programs.
Plan for new security programs.
Assist management with proposal preparation.
Partner with various government agencies to ensure the organization is in compliance with directives and regulations – including interpretations and deviations from these directives and regulations, as appropriate.
As a senior member of the team and expert in your field, you will help develop teammates and provide leadership
Support personnel security and related programs for U.S. Government launch contracts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED
7+ years of combined security related experience as an FSO, CPSO, CSSO
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree
Strong knowledge of NISPOM, IC directives, and related security policy and procedures
Strong knowledge of the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system/familiarity with other U.S. Government systems inclusive of DISS.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Favorable completion of a U.S. Government polygraph pursuant to employment
Ability to travel in support of programmatic requirements
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000