Personnel Security Specialist
Anduril· Core Operations : Security : Industrial and Special Program Security
Quincy, MA$88k - $117kfull-timePosted 3w ago
About the role
Anduril Industries is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to support the Security Services Team across the United States, applying government security policies and managing personnel clearances, access, and related documentation in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Support our Personnel Security Team in accordance with government policies.
- 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 inquiries (Security Services Help Requests, SIMS, Security Forms, Incoming/Outgoing Visit Request, New Hire Orientation Briefings, Cleared Employee Training, Foreign National Contacts and Foreign Travel Briefings).
- Process visitor requests; enter clearance information into the visitor database and/or research information in DISS and SIMS clearance database.
- Coordinate classified meetings requiring VARs; liaison between Security Services and Anduril meeting hosts to facilitate meetings.
- Manage clearances for SCI billeted programs; prepare nomination packages, coordinate with customer sponsor’s COR and SSO, submit SCI VARs through customer sponsor, and assist with scheduling indoctrination and debriefing appointments.
- Manage the internal 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 databases for clearance and visitor tracking; Ensure Anduril information in DISS is accurate and timely.
- Assist the Security Services Team as needed; perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma and two years of related administrative and customer service experience.
- Excellent organization and tracking skills, attention to detail, and ability to work 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.
- Experience with DoD clearance processes such as DISS, NBIS, eAPP, SF86, and SIMS is desired.
- Proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Professional oral and written communication with all levels of employees and guests.
- Reliable attendance; Anduril is an in-person office.
- Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize workload based on urgency.
- Must hold a current U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Familiar with DISS and NBIS; Familiarity with SIMS or other security software.
Skills
Required:Personnel security processesDocumentation management
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees; health, recovery, and future planning support.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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