Personnel Security Specialist

AeroVironment

. Manage, administer, and coordinate personnel security programs and related security activities .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeGermantown • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,000 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing personnel security programs, including processing security clearances and maintaining security documentation. Proficient in analyzing security issues and providing guidance on personnel security disciplines while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

TS/SCI Level Security ClearanceExperience Implementing NISPOMDOD/IC ExperienceKnowledge of Personnel SecurityExperience with DISS and NBIS

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Hard Skills

Personnel Security Clearance ProcessingCase Management SupportSecurity Documentation MaintenanceSecurity Procedures DevelopmentData Entry in Helpdesk and SIMSElectronic FingerprintingRapBack Enrollment/MaintenanceReport DevelopmentSecurity Issue AnalysisAdjudicative Guidelines Application

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationExceptional Organizational SkillsCustomer Guidance and Resolution

Tools & Technologies

SIMSDISSNBISEAPPSWIFTSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Ability to Obtain PolygraphU.S. Person Qualification under ITAR/EAR

Industry Keywords

DODICNISPOMDCIDSICDsExecutive OrdersPersonally Identifiable Information (PII)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SwiftTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, administer, and coordinate personnel security programs and related security activities
Process and review personnel security clearances
Maintain security documentation, files, and clearance and suitability rosters
Provide case management support to a developing PERSEC program
Prepare, support, and administer PERSEC program briefings
Maintain and update databases and files, including SIMS, security systems of record, SharePoint pages, and internal folders
Develop recommendations for improving PERSEC processes
Provide agency-level guidance on personnel security disciplines and standard operating procedures
Analyze complex security issues and recommend solutions
Develop reports, whitepapers, and correspondence
Research, prepare, and maintain security procedures and guidance
Escalate case management issues and bottlenecks to the Personnel Security Manager
Respond to telephone and email actions, questions, and status inquiries
Provide guidance and resolution to internal and external customers
Monitor case progress and manage case assignment, tracking, reporting, and prioritization
Maintain PERSEC tracking and status reports
Ensure accurate case data entry in Helpdesk and SIMS
Process and maintain electronic fingerprinting and RapBack enrollment/maintenance

Requirements

What you’ll need

TS/SCI level security clearance is required
Ability to obtain a polygraph
General knowledge of/experience in personnel security
5+ years in the DOD/IC
Experience implementing the NISPOM, DCIDS, ICDs, and Executive Orders
Ability to provide employees with personnel security guidance consistent with the 13 adjudicative guidelines
Experience protecting and safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Experience with DISS, NBIS, eAPP and SWIFT
Familiarity with SIMS
Ability to communicate effectively with Corporate Executives and high-end government contacts
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be approvable for an export license
Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements
Ability to work in an office environment
Ability to sit and stand for long periods and operate computer and telephone equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Flexible work schedule options
Select programs may offer a 9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown