Industrial and Personnel Security Manager

The role

You will own the day-to-day execution of industrial security compliance and personnel security programs. You will design practical processes and maintain program readiness for inspections and government reviews.

What you will do

• Run the industrial security program in accordance with NISPOM and DoD requirements
• Own facility clearance records and prepare government correspondence
• Lead annual self-inspections and track corrective actions
• Coordinate deliverables for DCSA security reviews and customer assessments
• Review DD Forms 254 and translate requirements into procedures
• Control classified information and material
• Manage clearance processing and records in DISS, NBIS, and customer systems
• Coordinate SCI nominations and program access requests
• Partner with HR on cleared employee onboarding and offboarding
• Brief the team on security topics including foreign travel and terminations

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant industrial security experience in a DoD or Intelligence Community contractor environment
• Demonstrated experience administering clearance actions, reporting, training, and classified information controls
• Strong working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DD Form 254 requirements, and security classification guides
• Hands-on proficiency with DISS and NBIS
• Working knowledge of relevant ICD 704 personnel security requirements
• Strong written communication, organization, discretion, and judgment
• U.S. citizenship
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Ability to satisfy additional customer access requirements, including a CI polygraph if required
• Ability to work on-site in El Segundo
• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience

Nice to have

• 7 or more years of relevant experience, including prior FSO, Alternate FSO, CPSO, CSSO, or security program leadership responsibilities
• Direct experience supporting successful DCSA reviews or compliance for SCI or SAP programs
• COMSEC account experience
• Insider threat program administration
• Experience partnering on CUI or classified information system requirements
• Relevant CDSE FSO course completion or recognized security certifications such as SPeD or ISP
• Experience building security processes in aerospace, space, advanced manufacturing, or a startup environment
• Existing polygraph

Benefits

• Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options or long-term cash awards
• Ability to purchase company stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship required
• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)
• Completion and maintenance of required role-specific government and customer training is required

About the company

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, California.