Personnel Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Nooks

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense, National Security, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

  • Highly specialized and seasoned expertise in personnel security, particularly for DoD Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Programs (SAP)
  • Deep, hands-on expertise in security systems including DISS/NBIS, NISS, Scattered Castles, JADE, and SMIP
  • Expert knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), and DoD directives
  • Ability to serve as authoritative resource for USSF Special Security Office (SSO), providing guidance to command personnel, security managers, and employees
  • Strong judgment for clearance and access determinations based on eligibility, need-to-know, and suitability

Responsibilities

  • Serve as SME for security systems (DISS/NBIS, NISS, Scattered Castles); act as primary administrator, troubleshooter, and trainer
  • Oversee and standardize nomination process for SCI and SAP access; review, process, and QA-check clearance documentation
  • Provide recommendations to grant, deny, or revoke SCI access
  • Manage initiation, tracking, and execution of clearance actions (initial applications, PRs, transfers); coordinate with agencies like DCSA
  • Process and validate Visit Authorization Requests (VARs)
  • Monitor and manage Continuous Evaluation (CE) Alerts; conduct assessments, coordinate findings, and recommend/execute actions
  • Ensure timely reporting of adverse information, violations, and derogatory info to government security offices
  • Serve as final review authority for Foreign Contact & Foreign Travel (RMT) documentation per SEAD 4
  • Provide regulatory oversight, compliance, training, and program administration (incomplete in description)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

DISSNBISNISSScattered CastlesSCISAPPersonnel VettingClearance ManagementSecurity ComplianceICDsSEADsDoD Directives

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What compensation or equity opportunities does Nooks offer?

As a startup, Nooks offers a limited-time opportunity to be an equity owner in a pioneering new industry.

Is this position remote or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and expertise are required for the Personnel Security SME role?

The role requires deep hands-on expertise in personnel security systems like DISS/NBIS, NISS, Scattered Castles, JADE, and SMIP, along with knowledge of ICDs, SEADs, and DoD directives for SCI/SAP access management.

What is the company culture like at Nooks?

Nooks values innovation, collaboration, and a service-first mindset.

What makes a strong candidate for this Personnel Security SME position?

A strong candidate is a highly specialized and seasoned SME with hands-on expertise in SCI/SAP access management, security systems like DISS/NBIS and Scattered Castles, and full compliance with ICDs, SEADs, and DoD directives across USSF facilities.

Nooks

Virtual collaboration platform for sales teams

About Nooks

Nooks.ai offers a virtual collaboration platform tailored for sales development representatives (SDRs) and business development representatives (BDRs). The platform features video conferencing, virtual bullpens, and live call listening, enabling real-time interaction and coaching among team members. Nooks.ai stands out by recreating the energetic environment of a physical sales office, which helps increase connects and meetings. The company's goal is to enhance sales performance and team dynamics through improved outbound calling efficiency.

Gum Spring, West VirginiaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$68.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
Remote Work Options

Risks

Competition from Zoom and Microsoft Teams expanding into sales enablement.
Economic downturns may affect subscription renewals and client acquisitions.
Data privacy concerns with AI-driven analytics could deter potential clients.

Differentiation

Nooks.ai replicates the energy of a physical sales office virtually.
The platform offers real-time interaction, coaching, and analytics for sales teams.
Nooks.ai integrates seamlessly with existing sales tools for enhanced analytics.

Upsides

Nooks.ai raised $43M in Series B funding for AI Sales Assistant Platform.
The platform's AI tools promise to make sales reps 10x more productive.
Nooks.ai is named a Rising Star in Forbes' 2023 Cloud 100 list.

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