Launch Security Operations Specialist

Overview

VTG is looking for a Launch Security Operations Specialist in Los Angeles CA, Colorado Springs CO, Cape Canaveral FL and Vandenberg Air Force Base CA.

Launch Security Operations Specialist (LSOS) provides overall security operations support for all launch-related activities, including SV transportation and processing, SV/LV integration, launch base operations, monitoring and operation of security and payload processing facility systems, and general security requirements and implementation. LSOS roles may require specialized training. LSOS personnel shall possess experience related to:

• Launch range operations and scheduling
• Launch program security
• Access control systems
• Life safety and mass notification systems
• Alarm and event notification processes
• Personnel security and visitor control processes (e.g., background investigations, badging, security escorting)
• Information systems security
• Anti-terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) measures, mail screening systems, and processes
• Government property accountability
• Emergency management
• Support of NRO launch security policy, including inter-agency/inter-IC working groups and policy meetings/activities

The LSOS family has three levels with ascending qualifications.

• LSOS-I (Launch Site Operations Specialist - Level I) — Entry-level; minimum qualifications include a general understanding of launch operations, computer-based security, life safety and facility control systems, security operations, and emergency response functions.
• LSOS-II (Launch Site Operations Specialist - Level II) — Mid-level; minimum qualifications include 1 year of relevant experience, working understanding of launch operations, security, life safety, payload processing facility control systems, alarm/event notification, and emergency response functions, as well as visitor control and AT/FP measures.
• LSOS-III (Launch Site Operations Specialist - Level III) — Senior-level; minimum qualifications include 5 years of relevant site experience, thorough understanding of launch base/range operations, security, life safety, and facility control systems, and the ability to guide Level I and II LSOSs.

Position requires a current and active TS/SCI with Poly. Years of experience may be substituted as follows: 5 years = Associates, 10 years = Bachelors, 15 years = Masters.

Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $95,000 - $195,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.