Business Security Specialist

Job Description Summary

Contributing team member on the Personnel Security (PERSEC) team, supporting a variety of personnel security tasks related to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) within Edison Works Security Operations team. Responsibilities include daily operational tasks associated with DoD personnel security clearances, assisting with security education, training, & awareness, contributing to program specific projects related to NISP and other regulatory guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with government regulatory requirements as related to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) with an emphasis on Personnel Security (PERSEC).

• Basic knowledge of government databases to include DISS, e-QIP, and SWFT; ability to utilize this knowledge to perform assigned duties

• Initiate, review, and release applicant e-QIP (SF86), as well as conduct required fingerprinting associated with background investigation request.

• Provide assistance to applicants on the completion/corrective actions/submission of personnel security documentation.

• Review and provide verification of employee security clearance eligibility and access levels.

• Utilize company security databases and other tools to track personnel security processes through the life-cycle of an individual's security clearance.

• Collaborate across the PERSEC function and other functions within the Edison Works security organization.

• Participate in security related assessments and evaluations to ensure compliance with government regulations associated with the personnel security function of the NISP.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 2 years personnel security experience)
• Must possess an active Secret clearance

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines

Note:

To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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