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Requisition ID: 1065 Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00 Location: ULA - Vandenberg AFB Relocation: No Travel Requirements: 10% At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team. Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you! Job Overview & Responsibilities As a Security Specialist at ULA's Vandenberg Space Force Base, this individual will support launch operations for the ULA security program. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Ensures compliance with government and company regulations and polices through performance of compliance assessment reviews, self-inspections, administrative inquiries, and physical security, and communications security.</li><li>Gathers and reviews information to determine appropriate protection methods are being implemented.</li><li>Provides day-to-day oversight of Contract Security Officer team to include staffing, incident reporting, investigations, scheduling, and contract billing.</li><li>Maintain relationships with external law enforcement, emergency responders, base security, and other government agencies.</li><li>Supports information protection from unauthorized disclosures through development, implementation and administration of an Operations Security Program, Security Education & Awareness, procedures, and physical controls.</li><li>Conducts Security Awareness training and education for ULA/Contractor personnel. Supports Site Security Lead with communication security (COMSEC) duties and responsibilities to include inventory, distribution, and destruction in compliance with government requirements.</li><li>Supports Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program Facility physical security compliance with testing, maintenance, anomaly investigations, and customer inspections.</li><li>Provide support of VSFB ULA Crisis Management program to include emergency drill coordination, table top reviews, command media updates, and mass communication system tests and updates.</li><li>Provide support to other ULA sites on a regular basis which may include about 10% of travel. </li></ul> Required Education Bachelor Required Years of Experience Minimum of 2 years of related work experience Basic Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.<ul><li>4 years of directly related exempt work experience will be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree requirement.</li></ul></li><li>Familiarity with Security and Emergency protocols, access control systems, and CCTV systems.</li><li>Demonstrated outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.</li><li>Working knowledge of computing office applications (e.g. word, PowerPoint, excel, etc.)</li><li>Ability to represent company interests with minimum supervision and support team-oriented working environment.</li><li>Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance required. US Citizenship is required.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Familiarity with NISPOM, NISPOMSUP, and current ICD-705.</li><li>Special Access Program (SAP) experience with NSSL Customers.</li></ul> Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Vandenberg AFB only): $63,977.00 - $106,629.00 Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay. What makes ULA different? Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels. We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including: <ul> <li>401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution</li> <li>Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Flexible work environments</li></ul> Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off. Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information). ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish). Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted

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