Law Enforcement Liaison Specialist - Costa Mesa, CA

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduri ...

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Team
Anduril's Corporate Security team is vital to safeguarding the company's people, assets, facilities, and intellectual property within a high-stakes defense technology environment. Through the Law Enforcement Liaison Program, the team cultivates trusted external partnerships, enabling proactive threat mitigation, effective incident response, and seamless information exchange, all critical for accelerating innovation and advancing national security missions.

About The Job
Anduril is seeking a dedicated Law Enforcement Liaison Specialist to join the Corporate Security team, supporting the Security Operations and Law Enforcement Liaison functions. This role is key in establishing and nurturing strong relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as DHS-sanctioned fusion centers. You will facilitate critical information sharing, conduct investigations into corporate security incidents, analyze domestic threats, and contribute to protecting personnel, facilities, and physical assets in Anduril's fast-paced, high-tech defense setting. The position contributes to a scalable security framework that enables secure operations across sites and supports company growth.

What You'll Do

• Partnership Development: Facilitate and foster new and pre-existing relationships with local and state law enforcement agencies, fusion centers, and other public safety partners.
• Intelligence Sharing & Collaboration: Participate in collaborative efforts with diverse internal and external working groups for critical intelligence sharing.
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain an executive-level presence to inform and engage diverse stakeholders, including community leaders, industry partners, and regulatory entities.
• Training & Development: Develop and deliver briefings and trainings on security awareness, incident reporting, vulnerability assessment, and law enforcement collaboration.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate corporate security incidents, handling both baseline and complex cases.
• Investigative Procedures: Conduct interviews, gather evidence, and provide protective measure recommendations.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare comprehensive reports on incidents, threats, and partnership activities, ensuring full compliance with company policies.
• Threat Assessment & Mitigation: Assess and articulate domestic threats, developing effective mitigation strategies to share with key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of law enforcement experience, preferably with a focus on investigations, liaison work, or multi-agency partnerships.
• Proven skills in conducting interviews, incident response, and investigating violations of law.
• Experience with complex or high-profile investigations and/or dignitary protection efforts.
• Strong knowledge of domestic threats and physical asset/personnel protection strategies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with public safety entities.
• Ability to collaborate across complex teams in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
• Proficiency with investigative tools and report management systems.
• Ability to travel to various locations to engage and collaborate effectively with partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in specialized investigative or response units
• Experience on federal, state, or local task forces (e.g., counterterrorism or homeland security)
• Prior development or delivery of certified training in risk mitigation, vulnerability assessment, or related topics
• Prior work with DHS fusion centers

US Salary Range

$98,000—$130,000 USD

Healthcare Benefits
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional 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.

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