Security Administration Manager

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Senior Security Manager to oversee all security aspects supporting the Special Programs Directorate. The role includes field and facility security, SAP/SCIF oversight, and ensuring compliance with DoD and government requirements.

You will coordinate with DoW and other agencies, manage PARs, and guide security education and awareness across programs. Responsibilities include developing SOPs, conducting inspections, and ensuring timely processing of security documents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10–12 years of related work experience or Master's degree and 8–10 years of related work experience.
• 4+ years supporting SAP programs and efforts.
• Knowledgeable of DoW/ IC SCI and SAP Personnel Security processes and requirements.
• Possess an analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Senior Security Manager responsible for all aspects of security required to support the Special Programs Directorate.
• Responsible for field and facility security, SAP/SCIF programs, and related security controls.
• Collaborates with management and government representatives to provide timely security support.
• Oversees national security compliance programs and protection of people, property, and information.
• Interfaces with DoW and other government agencies to schedule inspections and address issues.
• Maintains control of classified documents, facility access controls, and COMSEC.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

DoD/IC SCI and SAP Personnel Security processes

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Senior Security Manager responsible for all aspects of security required to support the Special Programs Directorate.
• Responsible for all aspects of field and facility security, to include any Special Access Program and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SAPF/SCIF) managed by the Company.
• Collaborates with management and government representatives to provide timely, appropriate and efficient security support.
• Has oversight of Company's national security compliance programs and the protection of people, property, information.
• Interfaces with representatives from DoW and other government agencies to schedule inspections, investigate incidents, and handle other issues that come up on occasion.
• Directly involved in the control of classified documents, facility access controls, visitor controls, COMSEC, and security education and awareness.
• Prepares assessments involving possible security violations and initiates measures to correct security deficiencies.
• Ensures all facets of security meet government requirements and Company policy.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) outlining security policies and guidance.
• Manages the control of classified documents, facility access controls, visitor controls, COMSEC, and security education and awareness.
• Passes SAP/SCI access certifications.
• Ensures all Program Access Requests (PARs) are processed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Conducts and manages SAP/SCI personnel, information, physical, and technical security (actions and procedures according to DoD and other government agency regulations.
• Works closely with the Cyber/IT team to ensure compliance and coordinate Cyber/IT security activities.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive Emergency Actions Plans to establish procedures and outline responsibilities of assigned personnel for safeguarding classified information during an emergency.
• Conducts random inspections as required by security policy.
• Performs and documents annual security self-inspections and represents the Company during all formal reviews or inspections.
• Ensures all security staff are properly trained and up to date on all collateral and SAP security policies and procedures.
• Tracks and ensures all required documentation for all programs is in place, up to date, and readily retrievable including but not limited to: DD254s, co-use agreements, inspections, staff clearances, accesses, security training, and foreign travel reporting.
• Collaborates with corporate security to share lessons learned and ensure consistent delivery across the company.
• Provides Leadership to the security staff while ensuring operational effectiveness

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree and 10-12 years of related work experience -or- Master's degree and 8-10 years of related work experience
  • 4+ years supporting SAP programs and efforts
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Knowledgeable of DoW/ IC SCI and SAP Personnel Security processes and requirements.
  • Possess an analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $145,000.00/Yr. - USD $165,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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