Security Manager, Senior

Colsa-; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Security Manager, Senior to oversee Acquisition Security, IP, AT/FP, OPSEC, COMSEC, and related security functions across the KC-46 program.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, active Secret clearance to start, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include security IPT participation, ITAR compliance, and foreign nation TAAs, with a focus on safeguarding program data throughout acquisition and sustainment phases.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. Citizenship; Active Secret clearance to start and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive security support (administrative, Acquisition Security, Personnel Security, IP, Industrial Security, Information Security, Physical Security, AT/FP, OPSEC, COMSEC, and International Program Security) across the development lifecycle.
• Conduct security site surveys and coordinate with Foreign Military Sales cases, including foreign travel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, Arms Export Control Act, Defense Trade Security Initiatives, and related policies for data export/import, including non-FMS cases.
• Obtain a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) with each identified foreign nation for contract-related data in the relevant time frame.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

TS/SCI clearance

Industrial Security experience

Education

MA/MS in related field

BA/BS in related field

HS Diploma

Job description

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Security Manager, Senior to join our team in Dayton, OHsupporting the KC-46 program. The candidate will provide administrative, Acquisition Security, Personnel Security, Information Protection (IP), Anti- Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), and Operations Security (OPSEC), COMSEC, Foreign Military Sales Security, support during the capabilities planning/pre-acquisition, acquisition, development, production and sustainment phases of various equipment and weapon systems within the framework of the defense acquisition management system. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: participation on IPTs and related activities, analyzing problems, defining alternative solutions, providing recommendations, writing reports, and accomplishing specifically assigned work as defined in individual tasks orders.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, Acquisition Security, Personnel Security, Information Protection (IP), Industrial Security, Information Security, Physical Security, Anti- Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), Operations Security (OPSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), and International Program Security support to the Directorate’s Security Division and Weapon System Program Offices during the capabilities planning/pre-acquisition, acquisition, development, production and sustainment phases of various equipment and weapon systems within the framework of the defense acquisition management system. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, participation on IPTs and related activities, analyzing problems, defining alternative solutions, providing recommendations, writing reports, and accomplishing specifically assigned work as defined in individual tasks orders.
• Conduct security site surveys in support of Foreign Military Sales cases, which will require foreign travel and interaction with foreign customers.
• Shall comply with the U.S. State Department's ITAR (22 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Parts 120-130 and Amendments), the Arms Export Control Act, Defense Trade Security Initiatives, State Department, USAF, and DoD policies relative to the ITAR and exporting and importing data especially for non-FMS cases
• Shall obtain a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) with each of the foreign nations identified by COR at the time of any resulting contract and for the duration of this contract within 120 days after notification with the appropriate agencies, such as the Department of State, to export and receive technical data to FAR Part 12/FAR Part 15 contract activities.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

One of the following combinations of education/experience:

• MA/MS, twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD -OR-
• BA/BS and Fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective/technical professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD -OR-
• HS Diploma and twenty (20) years of directly related experience, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD
• U.S. Citizenship required; Active Secret clearance to start and ability to obtain and maintain at TS/SCI clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant Industrial Security experience
• Must obtain within 2 years of hire date however preferred to start:
  • ACQ 1010- Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management
  • ACQ 160- Program Protection Planning Awareness
  • ENG 260- Program Protection for Practitioners
  • CLC 107- OPSEC in Contracts
  • AFLCMC/IP hosted Program Protection course for Security Specialists
  • AFLFMC/IP Program Protection Planning Practitioners Course (P4C)
  • GS103.16- OPSES Awareness for Military Members, DOD Employees and Contractors
  • Air Force Identity Management Course

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.