Program Security Manager

Amentum; Carter Lake (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Program Security Manager to oversee a contract in Nebraska. The role serves as the security lead, ensuring CSP implementation, inspections, and site integrity.

The ideal candidate is a US citizen with TS clearance and SCI eligibility, has 10+ years in security fields, holds a PMP, and has completed IC security courses, with 5+ years of leadership on DoD or federal programs.

Qualifications

• US citizen with Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
• At least 10 years in construction security surveillance, TSCM, or related fields.
• PMP Certification required.
• Completion of IC Construction Surveillance Technician Course.
• Ability to complete IC Site Security Manager Course.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership on DoD or federal security programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the security contact for the project and implement the Construction Security Plan (CSP).
• Receive and implement orders from the COR or AO concerning security operations.
• Develop SOPs and Special Instructions for construction surveillance.
• Ensure security integrity of the construction site.
• Develop and implement the CSP with the COR.
• Conduct daily and periodic CSP compliance inspections.
• Coordinate with the contractor to ensure site safety and security.
• Notify the COR of unmet requirements with viable corrective actions.
• Inspect all persons, packages, crates, and vehicles entering secure areas.
• Manage Entry Control Monitors, Observers, Lead Observers, and Construction Surveillance Technicians.

Skills

Security leadership

TS clearance with SCI eligibility

Program security

Education

PMP Certification

IC Construction Surveillance Technician Course

IC Site Security Manager Course

Job description

Amentum is a leading provider of enduring support for the essential missions of the U.S. Government, its allied partners, and international organizations. We are looking for an enthusiastic Program Security Manager to oversee one of our contracts in Nebraska. Responsibilities:

• Act as the single point of contact regarding security on the project or construction site and be responsible for implementing all aspects of the Construction Security Plan (CSP)

• Receive and implement orders or special instructions from the COR or the Accrediting Official (AO) concerning matters that affect the security operations of the site

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Special Instructions governing the construction surveillance function

• Ensure the security integrity of the construction site

• Develop and implement the CSP in coordination with the COR

• Conduct daily and periodic security inspections to ensure compliance with the CSP

• Work with the construction contractor to ensure safety and security of the construction site

• Notify the COR if any construction requirements cannot be met, along with viable proposed courses of action to rectify the situation

• Ensure that processes are in place and responsible for ensuring that all persons, packages, boxes, crates, vehicles, or other means of introducing material onto the secure areas are inspected for questionable or prohibited items

• Manage the team of Entry Control Monitors, Observers, Lead Observers, and Construction Surveillance Technicians.

Qualifications

• US Citizen possessing a US Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Have at least 10 years of experience in at least one of the following areas of expertise: Construction security surveillance; Technical Surveillance Countermeasures; Industrial or Government security involving counterintelligence; Construction quality assurance, or hands-on supervisory construction experience.

• Must possess a PMP Certification

• Must have successfully completed an Intelligence Community (IC) sponsored Construction Surveillance Technician Course.

• Must have the ability to complete an Intelligence Community (IC) sponsored Site Security Manager Course.

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of leadership or management experience on DOD or other Federal Government security programs.

Compensation Details

100,000 - 180,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

08/18/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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