Personnel Security Specialist

Job overview

The Personnel Security Specialist role is onsite in Germantown, MD, with an annual salary range of $93,000–$158,000. AeroVironment’s personnel security program supports compliance with government and company security requirements. The specialist manages personnel-security cases, clearance records, and related program activities. By tracking cases, maintaining accurate records, and providing guidance, the role helps ensure personnel security processes meet applicable government requirements.

What you'll do

• Provide case-management support to the personnel security program
• prepare and support program briefings as needed
• maintain databases, files, and case records
• help develop program-improvement recommendations
• apply personnel-security practices to analyze complex issues and recommend solutions
• prepare reports, white papers, correspondence, and procedures
• monitor case progress and manage assignment, tracking, reporting, and prioritization
• maintain status reports and accurate Helpdesk and SIMS entries
• process electronic fingerprinting and maintain RapBack enrollment in accordance with applicable procedures
• respond to inquiries and provide personnel-security guidance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

personnel security

persec

case management

security clearances

ts/sci

nispom

diss

nbis

eapp

sims

germantown md

aerovironment

$93k–$158k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• flexible work schedule options
• some programs may offer a 9/80 schedule and paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Requires an active TS/SCI-level clearance and ability to obtain a polygraph, 5+ years of DoD/IC experience, knowledge of NISPOM and related directives, and experience with DISS, NBIS, eAPP, and SWIFT. The posting also requires handling PII in accordance with protection requirements.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing. Sector: 33.