
Personnel Security Specialist
Quincy · Quincy, MA (QCY-01) · USD 86,000-114,000 · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Quincy · Quincy, MA (QCY-01)
- Salary
- USD 86,000-114,000 · Base salary
About the role
- Serve as a member of Anduril Industries Security Services Team supporting employees throughout the United States.
- Leverage expertise with US government security policies and procedures as it relates to the personnel security program.
- Maintain responsibility for updates to various databases, security clearance processing, and review documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Responsibilities
- Manage and initiate personnel clearances background investigations and process visit access requests (VARs) and mandatory SEAD 3 reporting via Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
- Provide employees with personnel security guidance consistent with the 13 adjudicative guidelines to assist them in managing their clearances.
- Handle in-person and virtual requests and inquiries, as it pertains to Security Services Help Requests, Security Information Management System (SIMS), Security Forms, Incoming/Outgoing Visit Request, New Hire Orientation Briefings, Cleared Employee Training, Foreign National Contacts and Foreign Travel Briefings.
- Process visitor requests; enter clearance information into the visitor database and/or research information in DISS and SIMS clearance database.
- Coordinate classified meetings requiring VARs; liaison between Security Services and Anduril meeting hosts to facilitate meetings.
- Manage clearances for SCI billeted programs; prepare nomination packages, coordinate with customer sponsor’s COR and SSO, submit SCI VARs through customer sponsor, and assist with scheduling indoctrination and debriefing appointments.
- Manage the internal security database with clearance, access, visit, and adverse information.
- Communicate with Anduril employees on additional information requests.
- Enforce Anduril’s security policies and procedures.
- Ensure Anduril information in DISS is accurate and timely.
Requirements
- High school diploma and two years of related administrative and customer service experience.
- Possesses excellent organization and tracking skills, and attention to detail and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with conducting briefings and debriefings; ability to clearly explain security processes and procedures
- Experience with DoD 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
- Experience with DoD Manual 5105.21 Volumes 1 and 3.
- Proficiency in use of computers and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Ability to communicate and interact professionally and courteously both orally and in writing with all levels of employees and guests.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality is required.
- Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize workload based on urgency.
- Must hold a current U.S. Secret security clearance.
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees supporting health, recovery, and whatever comes next
Workplace
- Anduril is an "in-person" office.
Skills
- DISS
- NBIS
- eAPP
- SF86
- SIMS