Senior Personnel Security Specialist (R4915)

Location: Washington, DC

Team: Security

Department: Legal Division

Commitment: Full Time Employee

Workplace Type: onsite

What you’ll do:

• Processing new clearances, reinstatements, and reinvestigations through DISS/NBIS
• Managing foreign travel requests and ensuring proper documentation and approvals
• Processing MyAccess requests for system and facility access
• Coordinating and processing outbound visit requests, including foreign visits
• Supporting CAC applications and special suitability requirements
• Maintaining and processing self‑reporting records in compliance with policy
• Conducting employee debriefing and offboarding actions
• Processing PSQs / SCI Questionnaires in coordination with Special Programs (as applicable)
• Ensuring all records are accurate, complete, and audit‑ready
• Supporting internal stakeholders with guidance on personnel security processes

Required qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• MUST HAVE Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• 3–5+ years of experience in Personnel Security or Industrial Security
• Experience processing new clearances, reinstatements, and reinvestigations
• Experience with foreign travel processing and visit requests
• Familiarity with self‑reporting requirements and personnel security records management
• Experience supporting CAC applications and suitability processes
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience processing PSQs / SCI Questionnaires (Special Programs exposure)
• Familiarity with Special Access Programs (SAP) or SCI environments
• Experience in a high‑growth or fast‑paced defense environment
• Experience with MyAccess or similar access request systems
• Knowledge of continuous vetting / insider threat reporting processes

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture‑backed deep‑tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V‑BAT and X‑BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia‑Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Total package details for U.S. based positions:

• Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
• Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
• Interns/Military Fellows/Part‑time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Total package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable):

• International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.