Date Posted:
2025-10-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CA620: AST160N Riverview Anaheim Hill 160 North Riverview Drive Suite 300, Anaheim, CA, 92808 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.?
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance?
Security Clearance:
TS/SCI - Current
Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking an Industrial / Personnel Security Specialist to join our team in Anaheim Hills, CA and ensure compliance with all applicable security policies and procedures in support of government contracts. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners.? AST's work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place.? AST's work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation's finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation and work-life balance.?
The position encompasses dual responsibilities, serving as an Industrial and Personnel Security Specialist tasked with overseeing all facets of security related to personnel clearances, program protection, and adherence to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of Defense (DoD) policies, and relevant customer requirements. This role is critical in protecting classified information and upholding our trusted partnerships with U.S. Government agencies and contractors.
This is an ONSITE position located at our Anaheim Hills, CA location.? To find out more about AST please, click the link below: Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE (https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/communications/applied-signal-technology)
What You Will Do :
Process, review, and submit personnel security clearance requests to the government.
Review security forms (SF-86, SF-312) for accuracy and completeness, initiates follow up actions, as necessary.
Implement and oversee compliance with the NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07, ICDs, and other applicable regulations.
Manage and process personnel security clearances (initials, upgrades, periodic reinvestigations, etc.).
Maintain clearance records in DISS and other security tracking systems.
Conduct initial security briefings, refresher training, and debriefings.
Serve as the liaison with government security representatives (e.g., DCSA, PSOs, ISRs).
Monitor reinvestigation requirements and manage clearance renewals.
Initiate track program access and associated paperwork.
Identify and report potential security risks, insider threat concerns, or policy violations.
Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.
Provide initial and recurring security briefings, debriefings, and training to program staff.
Prepare for and conduct self-inspections, as well as coordinate with government inspections and audits.
Investigate, document, and report all security violations and incidents in accordance with DoD requirements.
Develop, maintain, and implement security policies, procedures, and standard operating instructions (SOIs).
Process visits requests and access authorizations.
Travel up to 10% to other AST sites
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
Relevant experience leading and executing security processes and projects within special program access and collateral environments.
Experience in industrial security, preferably in an FSO/CPSO or Personnel Security role.
Active and transferable Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer:
Familiarity with DISS, SWFT, NBIS, JADE, SIMS, Fieldprint or similar security systems.
Comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM and related directives.
Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community contracts.
Knowledge of federal investigative standards and adjudication guidelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail, discretion, and integrity.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and priorities independently.
Existing TS/SCI with Polygraph in the last 24 months
What We Offer? ?
Medical, dental, and vision insurance????
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees????
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer?retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option????
Tuition reimbursement program???
Student Loan Repayment Program????
Life insurance and disability coverage??
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life?and accident insurance,?critical illness?insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits???
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning????
Adoption Assistance???????????
Autism Benefit????
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions????
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program???
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits????
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program????
And More!?
Learn More & Apply Now!? ?
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the?world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian,?military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and?wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure?communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and?collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in?ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you?up for the challenge? Join our mission today.????
*Please ensure the role @type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before?applying to this role. ?
Onsite: ?Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This?includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the?development of our products.?
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 72,000 USD - 144,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
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