Manager of Special Security Programs

The Security Manager, Special Programs will provide oversight and leadership to multiple Special Programs (DoD, SAP & SCI). The Security Manager will oversee all security activities and operations, including guiding briefed personnel across all functions within the facility and interfacing with internal and external leadership personnel. The selected candidate will manage the Program Security Team and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. They will ensure security compliance with government and company regulations and strive for excellence in executing security milestones in several security disciplines. This position requires maintaining program security metrics and successfully managing competing priorities.

The selected candidate will have the responsibility of developing and administering security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment, which will include, but are not limited to the following duties:

This position requires a subject matter expert in security policy and procedures.
• Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies
• Develops and implements security education program. Oversees internal security audits. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken
• Provides direction to security team members to assist with executing their statement of work. Assist with team members' professional development and growth
• Leading a team of security professionals to consistently apply the leadership characteristics expected of all employees within the organization
• Collaboration across teams within the organization
• Providing leadership, guidance, and professional development/mentoring to professionals at all levels
• Developing and implementing security policy and standards across multiple Programs.
• Ensuring all program performance objectives, as well as key milestones and deliverables, are met.
• Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions- PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, Information Assurance, Contract Security, Investigations and Document Control Management
• Manage the Information Assurance (IA) and Information Technology (IT) Program.
• Understanding Risk Management Framework (RMF) and how it applies to Information Systems
• This position will require moderate travel to various sites across the United States.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 10+ years of security experience
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple function teams across the program enterprise
• 5+ years' Experience in SAP Programs
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Preferred:

• Active SCI access
• Current Polygraph
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree
• Experience in managing Industrial Security programs and teams
• Security+

• Ability to effectively engage with team members on task completion
• Excellent communication, writing and organization skills, enabling effective communications with team members, fellow employees and government officials.
• Strong skills in team building
• Strong skills in educating and mentoring team members
• Ability to execute Security and Program Management concepts
• Ability to effectively engage with team members on task completion
• Ability to recognize opportunities and take independent action to resolve challenges
• Ability to collaborate effectively with security peers and program management team members and work on a team with minimal oversight
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interact with internal/external customers
• Knowledge and familiarity with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)/CFR, as well as DoD Manuals, and other US Government security manuals.