Personnel Security Lead
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
How this pay compares
This posting states $98k–$130k a year. Open security professional jobs in Colorado post a median of $115k a year, the middle half $106k–$131k, across 20 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters - where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently.
Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration.
Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). ## Please review the job details below. Vantor is currently seeking a Personnel Security Team Lead to join our team in Westminster, CO.
The role will manage the Personnel Security processing in support of collateral and SCI U.S.
Government contracts in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs). ## Responsibilities - Provide development and oversight of all aspects of Personnel Security for collateral and SCI programs. - Interpret and implement government security requirements in support of classified and commercial contracts. - Engage with DoD and IC government counterparts to ensure compliance with government policy and expectations to ensure compliance with corporate and government regulations. - Contribute to developing improved processes and protocol and implementing new ideas within Vantor’s Personnel Security Program Office. - Mentor and provide guidance to junior Personnel Security teammates. - Initiate, maintain and terminate personnel security clearances in government databases, such as the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) , Scattered Castles, and TALON/SCT - Review, respond to, and process all personnel security paperwork for accuracy, completion, and submission. - Participate in IC Security Assessments. ## Minimum Requirements - Current/ Active Top Secret and must be willing to obtain SCI accesses with a Counterintelligence polygraph. - Demonstrate knowledge of national security policies, to include ICDs, NISPOM, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and SEADs. - Minimum of eight years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or six years experience with a Master’s degree.
Four additional years of work experience may be substituted for a degree. ## Preferred Requirements - Experience with Personnel Security processes and leading a small team. - Experience processing clearances/access for the national customer, NGA and DoD #LI-AM1 Pay Transparency:To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings.
Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range.
The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role. - The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $98,000.00 - $130,000.00 - $143,000.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
Benefits:Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.
You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.
From Vantor's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Earth-imaging satellites and geospatial intelligence, formerly Maxar Intelligence.
Pay on its listings: 71.4% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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