Rocket Lab Corporation

Personnel Security (PERSEC) Lead

Long Beach, CA

No sponsorship$88k-$132kDetected 30 days ago

ComplianceSAPRecruitingLeadershipCommunicationInternal Audit

About the role

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.
Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.
Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

Lead and manage the enterprise-wide Personnel Security program, ensuring compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and all applicable DoD and Intelligence Community requirements.
Develop and maintain internal controls, SOPs, and metrics to ensure audit readiness and continuous compliance under the company's FCL, 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and all applicable DoD and Intelligence Community requirements.
Lead adverse information reporting, incident management, and coordination with Insider Threat, Legal, and HR to ensure proper handling and mitigation.
Partner with Leadership and Talent Acquisition to forecast clearance demand, reduce processing cycle times, and align personnel security actions with business growth objectives.

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, TALON, and related DoD/IC systems.
Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current SSBI and must maintain an active Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph as required by program sponsor(s).
Domestic travel may be required (25%).

Strong background in audit preparation and successful DCSA assessments.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills coupled with strong business acumen
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas
We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task.
It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.
Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace.
We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.

Range (CA Only)
$88,000 - $132,000 USD
We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task.
It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.
Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace.
We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.

Citizen with a current SSBI and must maintain an active Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph as required by program sponsor(s)

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