Personnel Security (PERSEC) Lead
Core
Strategic oversight and day-to-day execution of Rocket Lab's personnel security program to ensure compliance with national security regulations and enable classified work.
Role type
Senior IC personnel security lead
Builds
Enterprise-wide personnel security program and clearance processing workflows
Domain
Defense & Aerospace / National Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personnel Security (PERSEC) program management, 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) compliance, clearance processing (initial, periodic, reinvestigations), polygraph coordination, DISS/NBIS system management, adverse information reporting, SOP development, audit readiness, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
SCI/SAP program support, DCSA audit preparation, security incident management, leadership experience
Technologies
DISS, NBIS, TALON
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise-wide Personnel Security program ensuring NISPOM compliance; Oversee end-to-end clearance processing including investigations and polygraphs; Serve as primary interface with DCSA, DoD, and IC representatives; Manage submissions in government systems of record; Develop internal controls and SOPs for audit readiness; Lead adverse information reporting and incident management; Partner with Talent Acquisition to forecast clearance demand and reduce cycle times.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC