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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

Blue Origin, LLC. is a privately owned commercial aerospace company with a vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of earth. We are in search of a positive, high energy, motivated individual to fulfill a Security Specialist Level I role and become an integral part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team on the Space Coast of FL. The successful candidate will join one of our teams of security professionals chartered with the protection of Blue Origin people, property, information, and brand to include vetting access requests onto private and federal reservations, foreign national visit requests, processing/approving federal forms, and maintaining databases and metrics of physical security operations. The successful candidate will possess excellent communications, customer service, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate with federal Badging Office employees.
 

Description:

The Security Specialist Level I is part of the Physical Security Team and coordinates with NASA and Department of Defense administrative teams to complete life-cycle access badging approvals onto federal reservations. The Security Specialist Level I will coordinate and complete security administrative work, including but not limited to badge application processing & management; Personal Protected Information (PII) maintenance; Foreign Visitor requests, database administration; and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Employee and Contractor sponsor for obtaining access badging onto applicable federal installations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with federal (NASA, Department of Defense) badging offices.
• Webmaster for internal Wiki regarding badging requirements.
• Collect and safeguard federal forms containing PII.
• Submit PII information into various federal databases.
• Track badge request data and maintain throughput data for leadership trend analysis.
• Manage oversight and auditing of badges to include reminders to expiring badge holders, recovery of badges from departing personnel, and interaction with Blue hosts requesting contractor access.
• Serve as primary point of contact and liaison to NASA and DoD for Foreign National Visitor Requests (FNVR).
• Perform quality control of FNVR forms, submit, and monitor progress from end to end. 

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to pass a NASA and/or DoD background check
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Proven self-starter with problem solving skills.
• Ability to flourish in an environment with multiple and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, resolution, and follow through skills.
• Applicants should have a general knowledge of physical security operations. 
• Applicants should be familiar with industrial and business safety. 
• Proven skills coordinating with subcontractors and vendors successfully. 
• Strong competency in all Microsoft Office applications, Adobe, and website content editing.
• Ability to maintain regular office hours: M-F 7am-3pm.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents of the U.S.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Government, Law Enforcement and/or Corporate Security experience.
• Experience with Federal Government security regulations.
• ASIS Certification (APP, PSP, CPP).
• Security Clearance a plus, but not required.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.