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Salary: USD 105,000 - 150,000 / annual
True Anomaly is a defense and aerospace company building autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors to secure the space environment and counter threats. The Personnel Security (PERSEC) Officer is responsible for strategic oversight and day-to-day execution of True Anomaly's personnel security program in support of the company's national security mission.
This role ensures full compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and applicable government regulations while enabling the business to move quickly and win classified work. The PERSEC Officer partners closely with Industrial Security, Physical Security, IT Security, HR, Legal, and Program Management to ensure cleared personnel are processed efficiently, compliantly, and with integrity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the Personnel Security program in partnership with the Sr PERSEC Officer, ensuring compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and all applicable DoD and Intelligence Community requirements
- Overseeing end-to-end clearance processing, including initial investigations, periodic reinvestigations, Continuous Vetting updates, upgrades, SCI nominations, polygraph coordination, briefings and debriefings
- Serving as the Colorado-based interface with DCSA, DoD, and IC PERSEC representatives for all clearance-related matters
- Ensuring accurate and timely submissions and management within DISS, NBIS, and other government systems of record
- Developing and maintaining internal controls, SOPs, and metrics to ensure audit readiness and continuous compliance
- Leading adverse information reporting, incident management, and coordination with Insider Threat, Legal, and HR
- Partnering with Security Leadership and Talent Acquisition to forecast clearance demand and reduce processing cycle times
- Providing subject matter expertise to senior leadership regarding clearance strategy, eligibility risk, and program impact
- Training managers and employees on clearance responsibilities and security best practices
The PERSEC Officer acts as a technical partner and trusted advisor within the Security and Operations organization, demonstrating ownership of business outcomes, proactively identifying risk, and driving continuous improvement. They balance strict regulatory compliance with True Anomaly's need for speed and innovation.
Work environment is fast-paced and mission-critical, supporting national security space operations with coordination across distributed teams. Direct access to leadership with opportunity to shape security strategy for emerging space capabilities. Occasional travel to government sites, launch facilities, or partner locations may be required (approximately 25% domestic travel).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in security management, business, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in Industrial Security with significant focus on Personnel Security (PERSEC)
- Deep working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) requirements, DISS, NBIS, JADE, and related DoD/IC systems
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current Tier 5 clearance and must maintain an active Top Secret SCI clearance with SCI eligibility
- Must conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience supporting SCI and/or SAP programs and Intelligence Community customers
- Strong background in audit preparation and successful DCSA assessments
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills coupled with strong business acumen
