Security Management Lead (SML) – Journeyman

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep
Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal in Washington, DC, seeks a Security Management Lead (SML) - Journeyman to support mission-critical operations for a federal client. The role focuses on leading security programs, enforcing policies, coordinating compliance, and delivering essential reports end-to-end.

Ideal candidates have a Top Secret/SCI clearance and 3–10 years of relevant security experience, with the ability to collaborate across teams and improve processes while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 to 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead security program activities, enforce security policies, and coordinate compliance across mission operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Analyze operational challenges and recommend improvements.
  • Develop documentation, reports, and deliverables supporting mission objectives.
  • Support continuous improvement, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Security leadership
Policy enforcement
Stakeholder collaboration
Problem analysis
Documentation & reporting
Continuous improvement

Education

Active DoD Top Secret/SCI

Job description

Security Management Lead (SML) - Journeyman

Work Location: Washington, DC

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Mid-Level

Department: Administrative and Logistics Support

CGS is seeking a skilled Security Management Lead (SML) - Journeyman to support mission‑critical operations for a federal client.

Skills and attributes for success:
  • Lead security program activities, enforce security policies, and coordinate compliance across mission operations.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Analyze operational challenges and recommend improvements.
  • Develop documentation, reports, and deliverables supporting mission objectives.
  • Support continuous improvement, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum Of 3 To 10 Years Of Relevant Experience.
  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI.
Our Commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting‑edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government‑contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self‑awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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