Industrial Security Analyst (PERSEC)

About the role

SpaceX is looking for a multidisciplinary Industrial Security Officer (PERSEC) to serve as a Personnel Security Analyst within our Redmond, WA office. This critical role operates in a dynamic, high‑tempo environment supporting programs that push the boundaries of industry and technology. The successful candidate will be a self‑starter, problem‑solver, and able to convey security requirements to a diverse group of technical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Support all Personnel Security (PERSEC) aspects of a variety of missions at the SCI, SAP, and Collateral level.
• Support all steps of PERSEC processing efficiently, including pre‑screening, clearance initiation, review of paperwork, and customer submission.
• Develop a deep understanding of clearance processes for SCI, SAP, and Collateral.
• Develop a deep understanding of security clearance databases such as DISS, NBIS, JADE, TALON, etc.
• Interact with government customers to ensure clearances are processed efficiently on the government side.
• Identify process‑improvement opportunities and question assumptions to streamline procedures.
• Manage reporting requirements for the entire cleared SpaceX population, including foreign travel, life changes, incidents, and adverse information.
• Coordinate indoctrinations and debriefings.
• Partner with Mission Management and government representatives to provide optimal security clearance support.
• Partner with internal stakeholder teams to reinforce understanding of clearance holder requirements.
• Prepare for and assist with the PERSEC component of compliance inspections.
• Conduct security‑related inquiries and incident reporting.
• Stay current on security trends and policy updates, implementing innovative solutions and processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; OR 3+ years of professional experience performing NISPOM‑related security responsibilities in lieu of a degree.
• 1+ years of security experience in PERSEC, specifically within a SAP, SCI, and/or Collateral environment or a related security field.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with DISS, NBIS, JADE, TALON, and Scattered Castles.
• Strong knowledge of the NISPOM (32 CFR 117), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD 704), DoDM 5205.07, and other related security policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with SIMS.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to favorably complete a U.S. Government CI‑scope polygraph.
• Ability to travel in support of mission requirements.
• Willingness to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission‑critical deadlines and milestones.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (subject to pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol testing).

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: Level 1: $85,000 – $115,000; Level 2: $105,000 – $140,000. Base salary is determined case‑by‑case based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Total rewards include long‑term incentives (company stock or cash awards), discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; various discounts and perks; three weeks of paid vacation; 10+ paid holidays; state‑compliant paid sick time; and company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the Redmond office (Monday‑Friday). Employees with an active clearance receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once briefed into a classified program.

ITAR Requirements

• U.S. citizen or national, or
• U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or
• Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or
• Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or
• Eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.