Anduril Industries · 13 hours ago
Vetting Program Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $171K/yr
8+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The CI & Security Investigations Vetting Program Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing new capabilities around people risk vetting, managing initiatives to build robust screening processes, and ensuring engagement with trusted entities.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and execute various screening and vetting initiatives to include for the workforce and visitors to meet the defense industry's unique threats and requirements and ensure Anduril is engaging with trusted entities
Establish and cultivate collaborative partnerships across internal stakeholders to enable the rapid delivery of solutions
Oversee various technical and non -technical initiatives to proactively identify potential people risk
Advise all levels, to include senior leadership on screening and vetting-related initiatives and events
Establish and maintain relationships with industry counterparts to share best practices and threat intelligence
Lead and support investigations and assessments of identified risks and threats and drive the development of appropriate response measures
Develop policies, internal standard operating procedures, processes and risk frameworks to enable screening and vetting initiatives
Develop, inform and shape policies and procedures related to screening and vetting initiatives that are responsive to the identified threats and comply with government regulations and contractual obligations
Produce/oversee a variety of analysis and related investigations to support people screening and vetting initiatives
Monitor global intelligence and security trends to inform and drive screening and vetting initiatives
Develop and deliver related training and communications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Security or Intelligence Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice or a related field
8 years of relevant work experience in people risk vetting and evaluations as well as related investigations with a proven track record in managing and leading related programs and initiatives
Experience developing and delivering assessments and analysis for a variety of audiences to include executives that help drive and inform decision making
Experience leveraging critical thinking skills to creatively solve complex problems and deliver results in a fast paced environment as well as the ability to multi-task
Experience conducting public record research and investigations (e.g., criminal, civil, financial, corporate, property, licensing, or court records) in support of people vetting, insider threat, or CI-related assessments. Ability to synthesize public record findings with open-source intelligence and other data sets to assess credibility, relevance, and risk, and communicate findings to technical and executive stakeholders
Ability to leverage multiple data sets and tools to support people risk vetting activities, in particular experience conducting open source research
Demonstrated understanding of the intelligence threats facing the industry
Excellent critical thinking, collaboration, decision-making abilities and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to effectively analyze and communicate complex risks
Program management experience
Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and standards governing defense industry security and requirements of U.S. Security Clearance holders
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance (SCI may be required)
Preferred
Familiarity with SEAD 3/SEAD 4 requirements
Experience developing and implementing people risk vetting, CI, Insider Threat or other complex security initiatives in private industry
Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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