Date Posted: 2025 11 24 Country: United States of America Location: UT207: 1127 West 2320 South , West Valley City, UT, 84119 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking an Industrial / Personnel Security Specialist to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT and ensure compliance with all applicable security policies and procedures in support of government contracts. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners.⯠AST's work in areas such as high capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place.⯠AST's work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation's finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation and work life balance.⯠The position encompasses dual responsibilities, serving as an Industrial and Personnel Security Specialist tasked with overseeing all facets of security related to personnel clearances, program protection, and adherence to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of Defense (DoD) policies, and relevant customer requirements. This role is critical in protecting classified information and upholding our trusted partnerships with U.S. Government agencies and contractors. This is an ONSITE position located at our Salt Lake City, UT location.⯠To find out more about AST please, click the link below: Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE What You Will Do: Process, review, and submit personnel security clearance requests to the government. Review security forms (SF 86, SF 312) for accuracy and completeness, initiates follow up actions, as necessary. Implement and oversee compliance with the NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07, ICDs, and other applicable regulations. Manage and process personnel security clearances (initials, upgrades, periodic reinvestigations, etc.). Maintain clearance records in DISS and other security tracking systems. Conduct initial security briefings, refresher training, and debriefings. Serve as the liaison with government security representatives (e.g., DCSA, PSOs, ISRs). Monitor reinvestigation requirements and manage clearance renewals. Initiate track program access and associated paperwork. Identify and report potential security risks, insider threat concerns, or policy violations. Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reporting. Provide initial and recurring security briefings, debriefings, and training to program staff. Prepare for and conduct self inspections, as well as coordinate with government inspections and audits. Investigate, document, and report all security violations and incidents in accordance with DoD requirements. Develop, maintain, and implement security policies, procedures, and standard operating instructions (SOIs). Process visits requests and access authorizations. Travel up to 10% to other AST sites Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field. Relevant experience leading and executing security processes and projects within special program access and collateral environments. Experience in industrial security, preferably in an FSO/CPSO or Personnel Security role. Active and transferable Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We Prefer: Familiarity with DISS, SWFT, NBIS, JADE, SIMS, Fieldprint or similar security systems. Comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM and related directives. Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community contracts. Knowledge of federal investigative standards and adjudication guidelines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail, discretion, and integrity. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and priorities independently. Existing TS/SCI with Polygraph in the last 24 months What We Offer⯠Medical, dental, and vision insuranceâ¯â¯â¯ Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesâ¯â¯â¯ Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employerâ¯retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement programâ¯â¯ Student Loan Repayment Programâ¯â¯â¯ Life insurance and disability coverageâ¯â¯ Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional lifeâ¯and accident insurance,â¯critical illnessâ¯insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefitsâ¯â¯ Ovia Health, fertility, and family planningâ¯â¯â¯ Adoption Assistanceâ¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯ Autism Benefitâ¯â¯â¯ Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsâ¯â¯ Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program⯠Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsâ¯â¯â¯ Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programâ¯â¯â¯ And More!⯠Learn More & Apply Now!⯠Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across theâ¯world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian,â¯military and government customers complete their most complex missions â whatever andâ¯wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secureâ¯communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft andâ¯collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play inâ¯ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are youâ¯up for the challenge? Join our mission today.â¯â¯â¯ *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs beforeâ¯applying to this role.⯠Onsite:â¯Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. Thisâ¯includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to theâ¯development of our products.⯠As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD 130,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short term and/or long term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry leading businesses â Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.