Information Protection Manager I

Mission Support and Test Services; Mercury (NV); On-site; USD 127,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Support and Test Services is seeking a Manager I to oversee CMPC, OPSEC, and IOSC operations at the North Las Vegas facility. You will lead program plans, enforce policy alignment with DOE orders, and coordinate with client representatives and federal agencies to ensure a rigorous security posture.

You will mentor security personnel, manage budgets, and produce metrics and reports for senior leadership, driving continuous improvement across all security programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience with at least 11 years in security leadership.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring security teams and driving program improvements.
• Deep operational knowledge of DOE orders, federal regulations, and CMPC/OPSEC/IOSC practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with federal clients.
• Completed DOE National Training Center courses is highly desired.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Experience managing budgets, standards, and key performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary operational liaison for IOSC, Information Security, and SAPs with management and client reps.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain program plans and policies for CMPC, OPSEC, IOSC according to DOE/JSIG/ICD guidelines.
• Monitor compliance with MSTS, DOE, and NNSA security regulations across programs.
• Oversee day-to-day IOSC, CMPC, and OPSEC workflows and manage annual budget priorities.
• Analyze security trends, prepare reports and brief senior management on program health.
• Mentor CMPC, OPSEC, and IOSC staff with hands-on technical guidance.
• Lead self-assessments, surveillances, and inspections; track findings and corrective actions.
• Represent the Division at meetings with client reps and government security agencies.

Skills

DOE orders knowledge

OPSEC/IOSC/CMPC

Security program leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Mentorship

Communication skills

Project & metrics tracking

DOE Q clearance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience

Job description

Job Description

MSTS is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Manager I, responsible for the operational execution, daily management, and coordination of the Classified Matter Protection and Control (CMPC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and Incidents of Security Concern (IOSC) programs. This role provides hands-on technical guidance, mentors program personnel, and supports the Information Security Division in strategic planning, budget management, and regulatory compliance to ensure a cohesive and rigorous security posture.

Responsiblities

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational point of contact and liaison for the IOSC Program, Information Security Program, and Special Access Programs (SAPs), maintaining communication with departmental management, the Contractor Special Program Security Officer, federal oversight, and client representatives.

• Lead the development, coordination, implementation, revision, and maintenance of Program Plans, company directives, and desk instructions for CMPC, OPSEC, and IOSC. Ensure all policies and procedures align with DOE Orders, the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).

• Monitor and enforce continuous compliance with all applicable MSTS, DOE, NNSA, and other federal security regulations across all managed programs.

• Oversee day-to-day workflows and operations for IOSC, CMPC, and OPSEC in strict accordance with established procedures. Establish project priorities and assist management in the preparation, justification, and management of the annual fiscal budget.

• Develop, analyze, and track key performance metrics (including security incident trends) to evaluate program health, and prepare comprehensive reports and briefings for senior management to ensure all program and directorate deliverables are met on time.

• Manage, mentor, and evaluate CMPC, OPSEC, and IOSC program personnel through training and providing hands-on technical guidance.

• Perform highly complex work under the general direction of upper management, exercising latitude in scheduling and prioritizing day-to-day operational tasks to meet organizational goals.

• Represent the Information Security Division at meetings, consultations, and high‑level briefings with client representatives, governmental security agencies, and associates as needed.

• Manage security incident responses and coordinate with internal MSTS organizations. Serve as a Lead Inquiry Official to conduct security inquiries and investigations.

• Actively promote organization-wide awareness of the IOSC program to ensure prompt and proper reporting of potential security concerns.

• Provide expert technical support and guidance to staff and classified matter custodians regarding the proper handling, protection, and control of all classified matter.

• Assist in and oversee the Classified Matter Control Center (CMCC), including the secure processing, receipt, and transmission of incoming and outgoing classified mail via USPS, express services, and secure hand‑carry.

• Coordinate the accreditation, management, and continuous physical security compliance of Special Access Programs. Ensure adherence to physical security standards, access control, intrusion detection, and secure storage requirements.

• Manage the CMPC, OPSEC, and IOSC self‑assessment programs. Schedule, conduct, and oversee comprehensive self‑assessments, surveillances, and inspections (maintaining schedules for the NvE Joint Assessment Schedule), and track/resolve Findings and Opportunities for Improvement through internal tracking systems (e.g., CaWeb).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 11 years of related and progressively responsible experience.

• Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and leading security teams.

• Deep operational knowledge of DOE orders, federal regulations, and industry best practices, especially in CMPC, OPSEC, and IOSC.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting training materials and interfacing with federal clients.

• Completion of DOE National Training Center courses is highly desired.

• Professional Expertise & Mentorship: Proficient knowledge of the supervised profession, with a proven ability to coach, mentor, delegate to, and develop team members.

• Performance & Quality Management: Skilled in performance management, driving quality standards, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

• Project & Financial Management: Demonstrated ability in project management, including developing budgets, setting standards, and establishing key metrics.

• Leadership under Pressure: Strong capacity to handle pressure, manage conflict, and achieve results in a fast‑paced environment.

• Analytical Decision‑Making: Exceptional problem‑solving skills with the ability to make timely, effective decisions and provide constructive feedback.

• The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's, Monday - Thursday (subject to change).

• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level)

Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence‑scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709 , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $126,984.00 - $203,174.40.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.

About Us

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a semi‑autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The NNSS is an enterprise of special‑purpose, multi‑mission, high‑hazard experimentation facilities delivering technical and service solutions in partnership with the National Laboratories. Our collaborative work supports the government’s most important national security missions. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 3,000+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

• MSTS offers our full‑time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell Aerospace, Amentum, and HII Nuclear Inc.