Program Manager - Scientific Research Security Program (US Government Contractor)

TekStream Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TekStream Solutions seeks a Program Manager to support the Department of Commerce Insider Risk Management Program Office (IRMPO) in maturing the Research Security Program in accordance with NSPM-33 and the CHIPS and Science Act, with emphasis on policy, training, and cross-agency coordination.

The role requires a strong scientific background, about eight years of relevant experience (four in Research Security), and a current TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant professional experience, including four years in Research Security.
• Federal Research Security experience at the agency/ HQ level preferred.
• Four years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Exceptional writing skills; proficient with Microsoft 365; writing-intensive role.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess Research Security Program Plans and procedures.
• Develop and manage content for Research Security Awareness Training for Commerce employees.
• Support development of a comprehensive Research Security compliance program.
• Assist in preparing materials for the Department’s Research Security and Insider Risk mission.
• Assist in policy/guidance development related to Research Security and Insider Risk.
• Staff and track interagency and national security taskings.
• Attend interagency and internal working groups as required.
• Evaluate program efficiency and effectiveness and implement approved initiatives.

Skills

Strong writing

Excellent communication

Supervisory experience

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree

Master’s degree preferred

BA with extended experience alternative

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Program Manager - Research Security Program

TS SCI Clearance Required

Location : DC-Washington, D.C. (100% on-site)

Clearance: TS/SCI

This position supports the Insider Risk Management Program Office (IRMPO) as a planning authority and expert advisor for formalizing and maturing the Department Research Security Program in compliance with National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33, United States Government-Supported Research and Development National Security Policy), the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, and other research security policies, regulations, and statutes.

This role requires a scientific research background, four years of Research Security experience, 8 years of professional experience and a Bachelor of Science degree and a current TS SCI clearance.

Background

The IRMPO, a component of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Security, Insider Risk and Continuity (OSIRC) serves to mitigate the risk to personnel, facilities, property, information, and assets through increased initiatives in various security fields via issuance of U.S. Department of Commerce-wide security policies and the application of a multi-disciplined security programs extending from the Headquarters to the operating units. IRMPO plans and implements policies by developing procedures and delivering a wide range of services for the Office of the Secretary and other nationwide Departmental bureaus.

Responsibilities

Although other general duties within the scope of the position may be assigned, primary responsibilities include:

• Review and assess Research Security Program Plans and procedures.
• Develop and manage the content for a Research Security Awareness Training program for Department of Commerce employees and associates.
• Work with staff to develop a more comprehensive Research Security compliance program.
• Assist in preparation of requested materials for the Department’s Research Security and Insider Risk mission.
• Assist in development of policies and guidance related to the Department’s Research Security and Insider Risk mission.
• Assist in staffing and tracking Interagency, Task Force(s), and National Security Council taskings.
• Attend interagency and internal Research Security and Insider Risk working groups as may be required.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of Research Security Programs, make recommendations for improvement, and implement approved initiatives.

Qualifications

Approximately eight years of relevant professional experience, including approximately four years of Research Security experience.

• Federal Research Security experience at the Department/Agency headquarters level is preferred.
• Four years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications; this is a writing-intensive position.

Security Clearance: Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI crossover eligibility (not simply SCI eligible). This requires an in-scope background investigation and either currently SCI-indoc’d or read out of SCI within the past 23 months.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree required. Candidates with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree may qualify with four additional years of relevant professional experience, for a total of at least 12 years of relevant experience. Master’s degree preferred.

Location and Work Hours

Full-time on-site at U.S. Department of Commerce Headquarters, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC.

This position requires occasional travel to the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center in Mount Weather, Virginia, including the ability to report to the facility on short notice when operational needs require. Employees are responsible for reliable transportation to and from the facility, as transportation is not provided by AES, and must be able to meet all applicable requirements for access to the facility and its grounds.

Compensation will be commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and overall fit for the position.