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Personnel Security Lead at Rocket Lab | Long Beach, CA

Rocket LabLong Beach, CA
On-site Full-time $88K/yr - $132K/yr

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Proven experience leading and managing personnel security programs, ensuring compliance with 32 CFR Part 117.Strong understanding of national security protocols and regulations. Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Ability to identify risks proactively and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Exceptional integrity and commitment to ethical practices in security management.

About the job

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a pioneering, end-to-end space company committed to delivering responsive launch services, comprehensive spacecraft design, manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and much more, all aimed at enhancing access to space. The rockets and satellites we engineer and launch facilitate some of the globe's most ambitious and essential space missions, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change initiatives, national security, and cutting-edge technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has emerged as the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually, successfully delivering over 230 satellites to orbit. As we progress toward developing Neutron, our forthcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle intended for larger constellation deployments, our Space Systems division designs and manufactures a wide array of satellites, payloads, and components, including spacecraft chosen to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as components utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.

PERSONNEL SECURITY (PERSEC) LEAD

The Personnel Security Lead will oversee the strategic management and daily operations of Rocket Lab’s personnel security program, crucial for fulfilling the company’s national security objectives. This role ensures adherence to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and pertinent government regulations while empowering the organization to act swiftly and secure classified work. The PERSEC Lead will collaborate intimately with teams in Industrial Security, Physical Security, IT Security, HR, Legal, and Program Management to ensure that cleared personnel are processed efficiently, compliantly, and with the utmost integrity.

As a technical leader and trusted advisor within the Global Security framework, the PERSEC Lead will take ownership of business outcomes, proactively identifying risks before they escalate and driving ongoing enhancements to personnel security processes. This role requires balancing strict regulatory compliance with Rocket Lab’s commitment to innovation and agility, ensuring that security measures facilitate mission success rather than hinder it.

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a forward-thinking space company that provides a wide range of services in the aerospace sector. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, we are dedicated to making space accessible for various missions, including scientific research and national security.

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