Program Security Manager

Astrion; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Program Security Manager to provide day-to-day security support for Collateral, SCI and SAP activities, with a TS/SCI clearance requirement.

The role will prepare security paperwork, perform classification reviews, maintain security databases, and could serve as Government SAP Security Officer when needed. Travel up to 20% and additional screening may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10-12 years total experience with 5-7 years on SCI or SAP programs.
• Active TS Clearance with SSBI current within 6 years; SCI eligibility.
• Eligibility for SCI and SAP access.
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Experience with Windows OS and Office apps.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings in support of Program/Unit activities.
• Prepare/present briefings and visuals for leadership.
• Prepare security paperwork (PARs, SAP indoctrination agreements, SAPNP questionnaires).
• Assist access control and escort duties for visitors.
• Perform self-inspections and report security incidents.
• Support security inspections and report discrepancies.
• Populate/update security databases (suspense tracking, access, facility, POA&Ms).
• Act as Government SAP Security Officer when required.
• Perform data entry and record checks in JADE/JPAS and related systems.
• Develop security plans for AFSPC operations, test & deployment activities.

Skills

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Dynamic environment work

Counterintelligence polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Overview

Program Security Manager

LOCATION:Colorado Springs, CO

JOB STATUS:Full-time

SALARY: $120,000 - $150,000

CLEARANCE:TS/SCI

TRAVEL:Up to 20%

Astrion is seeking a Program Security Manager to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

The Program Security Manager will provide multi-disciplined security support to a customer’s facility and organization. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. This support shall provide multi-disciplinary security support, including specialized analytical/program protection support, while being responsive and flexible in dynamic, evolving security situations. This individual may also be appointed and act as the Government SAP Security Officer when needed. All individuals supporting this task shall possess a Top Secret (TS) clearance and Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) current within the last six (6) years and be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Depending on the position, additional security screening may also be required (e.g., polygraph examination, etc.).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10-12 years total experience, including minimum 5-7 years’ experience with SCI or SAP programs
• Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) Clearance and Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) current within the last six (6) years
• Must have eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Must have eligibility for access to Special Access Program (SAP) information
• Must have willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
• Must possess working knowledge of Windows operating system and Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
• Must possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision
• Must be willing to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work daily in an industrial environment as well as for temporary periods in austere duty locations which include physical activity such as bending, lifting heavy items out in the elements for extended duty periods often beyond the normal duty day
• Must complete the DoD SAPCO approved SAPNP training within six months of starting on contract
• SIMS database familiarity or complete training within six months of starting on contract
• Must complete JPAS training within six months of starting on contract
• Must complete Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) training within six months of starting on contract

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience with SAP program highly desired

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Attend meetings as required in support of Program/Unit activities
• Prepare/present briefings, graphics, and visuals for/to leadership as required in support of Program/Unit activities
• Prepare security paperwork (e.g., Visit Certifications, Program Access Requests (PARs), and SAP indoctrination agreements, SAP Nomination Process (SAPNP) Questionnaire, etc.)
• Assist in access control and perform escort duties for visitors in support of Program/Unit activities
• Answer telephones and other modes of administrative communications in the performance of duties supporting Program/Unit activities
• Perform self-inspections; identify security discrepancies, and report security incidents
• Support security inspections; identify security discrepancies, assist in report preparation
• Perform courier responsibilities for classified information within the local area
• Control program media and information within SCI or SAP guidelines
• Use updated Security Classification Guide (SCG), or other source documents, to perform classification reviews on all SAP documentation ensuring proper derivative classification on all SAP documents encountered during performance of duties, including performing classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence
• Populate and update security databases (e.g., suspense tracking, personnel access, facility, POA&Ms, etc.) in the performance of duties assigned
• Act as the Government SAP Security Officer when required

Performance shall include:

• Assist in the maintenance of a document accountability database and associated correspondence
• Classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence
• Assist in the maintenance of a document accountability database and associated correspondence
• Processing inbound and outbound classified mail and receipt records
• Perform destruction of classified materials
• Process magnetic media for accountability
• Reproduction support for classified materials
• Maintain various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with document control
• Assist in the processing of inbound data and outbound data transfer files
• Transfer electronic data files to internal customers
• Maintain an extensive customer database point of contact listing
• Assist with researching, processing, filing, and maintaining inbound and outbound visit notices
• Escort facility visitors and maintains associated logs
• Assist in the preparation of facility access control badges Conduct entry and exit inspections
• Assist in the maintenance of facility access control entry systems, to include visitor control
• Perform data entry to the Personnel Access Security System database and maintain all customer sponsored billets and quota information
• Assist in maintaining personnel security files for all personnel of the supported element
• Follow and enforce the customer’s Standard Operating Procedures
• Provide support for security awareness and education programs
• Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the COR or Government Security Representative
• Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to achieve appropriate clearance actions
• Participate in Air Force SAP security compliance inspections of government organizations and industry
• Implement Top Secret Control for accountable material and associated correspondence
• Prepare, process, and/or review Program Access Request (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility
• Execute Special Access Program Nomination Process Questionnaires
• Conduct Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII), Joint Personnel Access System (JPAS), and/or SAPNP reviews of candidates being submitted for SAP access
• Perform data entry and record checks in the Joint Access Database (JADE) and maintains all customer sponsored personnel access information current
• Perform indoctrinations
• Develop and implement security plans for AFSPC operations, test & evaluation, and deployment activities
• Interface with Intelligence/Counterintelligence organizations to provide support to unit activities
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Team Members
• Perform additional duties within the security realm as required to support the customer (Security Manager, Antiterrorism, COMSEC briefed individual, etc.)
• Assist with management of alarm systems (inspections, troubleshooting, after-hours alarm response, etc).

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