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Compliance

What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The title says "Sr".

Main responsibilities

  • Own all SCI security aspects within a fast-paced SCIF environment
  • Support FSO in day-to-day collateral security requirements
  • Support all program security aspects of our SCI missions, to include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), OPSEC plans, PPP’s, DD254’s, etc.
  • Enforce DD254 provisions and own the issuance of subcontractor DD254s
  • Coordinate SCI indoctrinations/debriefings
  • Partner with Mission Management and government representatives to ensure program deliverables are met
  • Create and update all annual refresher, indoctrination, and exit briefings as needed in accordance with policy and government customer requirements
  • Partner with Mission Management and Engineering teams to enhance their understanding of the program classification and other protection requirements
  • Possess a strong understanding of SCG development and the ability to influence customer determinations
  • Maintain accountability of associated program materials

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Ownership and accountability Core
    In the posting: “A successful candidate will be a self-starter and problem-solver and will possess the ability to convey security requirements to a diverse group of technical…” · “Enforce DD254 provisions and own the issuance of subcontractor DD254s” · “Maintain accountability of associated program materials”
    Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
  • Customer focus Core
    In the posting: “Create and update all annual refresher, indoctrination, and exit briefings as needed in accordance with policy and government customer requirements” · “Possess a strong understanding of SCG development and the ability to influence customer determinations” · “Attend and support various customer meetings and working groups”
    Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “Own all SCI security aspects within a fast-paced SCIF environment” · “Willingness to work extended hours or weekends as needed in support of mission-critical deadlines and milestones” · “You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the …”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Data and analysis Core
    In the posting: “INDUSTRIAL SECURITY ANALYST (MDSO)” · “SpaceX is looking for a multidisciplinary Industrial Security Officer (MDSO) to serve as a Senior Security Analyst within our Washington, DC office.” · “Conduct security-related inquiries and incident reporting”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “Support all program security aspects of our SCI missions, to include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), OPSEC plans, PPP’s, DD254’s, etc.” · “Prepare for and successfully execute compliance inspections, including self-inspections” · “If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug, and alcohol testing”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Teamwork and collaboration Core
    In the posting: “Partner with Mission Management and government representatives to ensure program deliverables are met” · “Partner with Mission Management and Engineering teams to enhance their understanding of the program classification and other protection requirements”
    Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
  • Stakeholder management Core
    In the posting: “Possess a strong understanding of SCG development and the ability to influence customer determinations” · “employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, ge…”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
  • Technical skill Supporting
    In the posting: “Partner with Mission Management and Engineering teams to enhance their understanding of the program classification and other protection requirements”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.

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  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (7):
  4. Tell me about a task you took from start to finish without anyone asking you to. From this posting
  5. Describe a time you went out of your way to solve a customer's problem. From this posting
  6. You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
  7. Tell me about a time you used data or numbers to make a decision. From this posting
  8. How have you used compliance in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
  9. Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
  10. Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
  11. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  12. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  13. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  14. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  15. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  16. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  17. Describe a process you improved.
  18. Do you have any questions for us?
  19. Why do you want to work here?
  20. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  21. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  22. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  23. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  24. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  25. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  26. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  27. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  28. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  29. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  30. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  31. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  32. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  33. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  34. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  35. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  36. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  37. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  38. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  39. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  40. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
  41. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.