Security Specialist I

Job Description

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

Become part of our growing and dynamic Security Team! BAE Systems in Nashua, NH is looking to hire a Security Specialist to support the Electronic Systems Security Personnel Office – ensuring the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other applicable manuals are implemented and compliance is maintained. Support the ES Security Personnel Clearance Processing, ES Visitor Control and ES Special Programs Processing across the growing Sector. This is a great opportunity to further your career and grow your skills in a high intensity, team-based environment.

In this entry level Security Specialist I position you will make impacts in the following ways;

• Acquires, reviews, and processes to completion – Initial Clearances, 5 year clearance reinvestigations, reinstatements and clearance upgrades.
• Process ES New Hire’s and Terminations – SIMS/DISS/NBIS
• Support and process PSQ’s, Foreign Travel and reporting as per Special Program requirements
• Working knowledge of SIMS, DISS, eQIP/eAPP and NISS
• Manage and maintain ES SIMS, DISS and NBIS
• Maintain PERSEC Shared Area and PERSEC One Space
• Develops security plans to comply with existing directives and future requirements
• Provide/maintain monthly and quarterly metrics
• Maintain continuity plans relative to the PERSEC Office
• Professional demeanor, good people skills, ability to communicate effectively, performs in a multi-tasked environment
• Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, work independently, analyze problems and provide focused solutions.
• Additional duties as assigned

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Education; High School diploma and 4 years of related experience
• Must receive Interim SECRET eligibility within 3 months of start date
• Eligible for Top Secret Clearance
• Experience with the PC’s and office software, good writing skills
• Working knowledge of SIMS, DISS, NBIS, EQIP, EAPP
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Decision making and reasoning skills
• Working knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and other related security manuals
• Must be organized and be able to work independently

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Top Secret (TS) clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $50153 – $85251

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems Electronic Systems is the global innovator behind game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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