Sr Analyst, Security (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-03 | Location: Cedar Rapids, IA | Onsite position

About the Role

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Analyst, Security to serve as a Team Lead on the Clearance Administration Team. This role involves processing and maintaining Personnel Security Clearances (PCL) in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other government agency directives for employees supporting government contracts. An active and existing Top Secret DoD security clearance is required from day one, and U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, initiate, and maintain personnel security clearances in DISS, NBIS, eQIP, and SIMS.
• Collect fingerprints and upload them into the government database.
• Verify clearance and briefing status for requests to access secure workspaces.
• Process incoming and outgoing domestic and foreign visit requests.
• Submit Adverse Information Reports to the government.
• Track and report foreign travel of cleared employees.
• Facilitate classified meetings.
• Coordinate initial and annual security training, Insider Threat Briefings, special briefings, and other required training.
• Provide professional support and proactive customer service to coworkers, internal customers, and external customers daily.
• Operate in accordance with corporate policies and practices while complying with accepted business ethics.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance).
• Capability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance (active clearance required from day one).
• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health (fertility and family planning).
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives (wellness rewards program).
• Doctor on Demand (virtual doctor visits).
• Bright Horizons (child and elder care services).
• Teladoc Medical Experts (second opinion program).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 - $131,100 USD.