Security Manager

Armada LTD; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada LTD is seeking a full-time Security Manager located in Falls Church, VA. The role involves providing policy support and technical guidance for security, managing compliance programs, and ensuring effective background checks.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant professional experience. Proficiency in security policies and databases, along with excellent communication skills, is essential. Candidates must also pass background checks and drug testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience with a degree.
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in lieu of degree.
• Successful completion of FCC Course and OPM Fundamentals is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy support and technical guidance for security.
• Facilitate development of enterprise procedures for background checks.
• Develop a database for tracking staff requiring background checks.
• Submit monthly reports on investigations.

Skills

Knowledge of personnel security policies

Database management and reporting

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Type: Full Time

Location: Falls Church VA

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Personnel Security Specific Responsibilities

• The Security Manager will provide policy support and technical guidance for personnel, information, and industrial security.
• Facilitate development of enterprise procedures to conduct full criminal history checks on staff also known as Childcare Background Checks (CBC) from initiation to adjudication including due process.
• The Security Manager will assist in the development of a database to track all staff requiring a CBC, annual recertification and 5-year renewal.
• The Security Manager will submit monthly summary reports of investigations via the monthly program performance summary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of personnel, information, and industrial security policies within federal or DoD environments.
• Familiarity with DoD childcare suitability or screening policies.
• Advanced knowledge of DoD interagency coordination, policy development, and action officer responsibilities.
• Strong database management and reporting skills.
• Ability to coordinate meeting minutes, action tracking, and partner engagement documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Minimum/General Experience

• The Security Manager shall possess the ability and have a history of developing security policy and managing compliance programs.
• The Security Manager shall demonstrate expertise in DoD/OPM suitability adjudication.
• The Security Manager shall possess experience drafting, reviewing, and revising policies, SOPs, CONOPS, and implementation plans.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Emergency Management, Security Studies, Public Policy, Information Security, or related discipline). Must possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience with degree.
• OR in lieu of degree, 10 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Must have successfully completed a Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) Course within the last 3 years. https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Education-and-Training/DMRTI/Course-Information/Federal-Coordinating-Center-Course.
• Completion of OPM Fundamentals of Suitability for Suitability and Fitness Adjudicators course: https://www.opm.gov/suitability/suitability-executive-agent/suitability-training/#url=Fundamentals-of-Suitability.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.