Senior Personnel Security Specialist (R4915)

Shield AI•Washington, DC 95986, US• Part Time

Posted 1 day ago• Security• G&A

Compensation

$99,000–$140,000/year

Job Description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

The US Senior PERSEC Specialist (L3) is responsible for executing personnel security processes to support cleared employees and ensure compliance with government and company requirements. This role operates in a fast-paced environment, managing high-volume security transactions while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.

What you'll do:

Processing new clearances, reinstatements, and reinvestigations through DISS/NBIS

Managing foreign travel requests and ensuring proper documentation and approvals

Processing MyAccess requests for system and facility access

Coordinating and processing outbound visit requests, including foreign visits

Supporting CAC applications and special suitability requirements

Maintaining and processing self-reporting records in compliance with policy

Conducting employee debriefing and offboarding actions

Processing PSQs / SCI Questionnaires in coordination with Special Programs (as applicable)

Ensuring all records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready

Supporting internal stakeholders with guidance on personnel security processes

Required qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen

MUST HAVE Active Top Secret Security Clearance

3–5+ years of experience in Personnel Security or Industrial Security

Experience processing new clearances, reinstatements, and reinvestigations

Experience with foreign travel processing and visit requests

Familiarity with self-reporting requirements and personnel security records management

Experience supporting CAC applications and suitability processes

Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

Experience processing PSQs / SCI Questionnaires (Special Programs exposure)

Familiarity with Special Access Programs (SAP) or SCI environments

Experience in a high-growth or fast-paced defense environment

Experience with MyAccess or similar access request systems

Knowledge of continuous vetting / insider threat reporting processes

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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