Personnel Security Specialist (PERSEC)
GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of aircraft engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military customers. We operate with an unwavering commitment to integrity and a strong focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, delivering mission-critical outcomes for customers who depend on secure, compliant execution.
This role supports the Personnel Security (PERSEC) function within the classified security organization. The position partners closely with internal stakeholders and adjacent security disciplines including Information Security (ISO), Information Assurance (IA), and Contractor Special Security Officers (CSSOs) to maintain a cohesive, compliant security posture aligned to government and customer requirements.
The Personnel Security Specialist is responsible for executing day-to-day PERSEC activities that enable secure program execution, including processing personnel security actions, managing accesses and visit requests, supporting inspections, and maintaining strong compliance to government and customer regulations. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple programs and projects in a high-tempo environment.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with government and customer regulatory requirements related to personnel security.
Inspections & Reviews: Assist with security reviews and assessments, including DCSA site visits, customer visits, formal self-inspections, and related preparation/closeout activities.
PERSEC Processing & Systems Execution: Use JADE, DISS, NBIS, e-APP, and SWFT to initiate and track personnel security actions, program accesses, visit requests, continued access activities, and associated documentation.
Policies, Procedures, and Standardization: Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining PERSEC policies and procedures to support consistent execution and audit readiness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers. Collaborate across PERSEC, ISO, IA, and CSSO teams to drive an integrated and robust security approach.
Corrective Action & Problem Solving: Identify root causes for personnel security issues, develop solutions, and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
Program/Project Management: Manage multiple programs and projects simultaneously, ensuring commitments are met and stakeholders are informed.
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; or high school diploma with at least 4 years of progressively responsible security experience supporting U.S. Government classified programs. Minimum 4 years in Industrial/Special Programs/Personnel Security.
Clearance: Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance and SAP access.
At GE Aerospace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Based on 1,617 disclosed Security salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $142K/year, with most offers between $114K and $180K (10th–90th percentile: $92K–$215K).
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