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HR Manager - Security Clearances & Compliance
McLean, VA (Hybrid)Human Resources$95,000 - $125,000Full-time
Lead HR operations for a growing team of 65+ TS/SCI cleared personnel. Manage security clearance processes, personnel security, and compliance with DCSA requirements. Support aggressive hiring plans across both classified and unclassified roles while maintaining our top-5 DCSA audit rating.
Key Responsibilities
- •Manage security clearance processing, renewals, and upgrades for cleared personnel
- •Serve as liaison with DCSA, FSOs, and government security offices
- •Oversee personnel security compliance including SF-86 management and continuous evaluation
- •Lead full-cycle recruiting for cleared positions requiring TS/SCI and above
- •Develop and implement HR policies compliant with government security requirements
- •Manage onboarding and offboarding for classified and unclassified employees
- •Support employee relations, performance management, and retention initiatives
Required Qualifications
- •5+ years of HR experience in cleared defense contracting environment
- •Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance required
- •Deep knowledge of DCSA requirements, NISPOM, and personnel security processes
- •Experience managing security clearance lifecycle from initiation through renewal
- •Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices
- •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- •Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- •PHR or SPHR certification
- •Experience supporting SAP/SCI programs
- •Facility Security Officer (FSO) certification or experience
- •Previous work at high-growth defense tech companies
- •Knowledge of healthcare industry hiring and compliance
- •Experience with HRIS systems and applicant tracking systems
Benefits & Perks
- •Competitive salary with bonus potential
- •Equity in fast-growing defense/healthcare company
- •Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k)
- •Hybrid work arrangement
- •Professional development and certification support
- •Integral role in company growth (scaling from 65 to 100+ employees)
Ready to apply?
Send your resume and a brief note about why you're interested in this role to careers@turrem.com