Security Manager Specialist

Src,-Inc; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

SRC, Inc. is seeking an experienced Security Manager Specialist to manage personnel security programs and clearance processing for the Big Safari team supporting AFLCMC/WIJ programs in Dayton, OH.

The role oversees security operations, records, and liaison with DoD/DOS authorities to ensure compliance. The candidate will lead investigations support, reinvestigations, sponsorships, and continuous vetting, while enforcing PERSEC policies and training leadership and staff on clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in security roles supporting DoD, federal government, or cleared industry environment.
• Direct experience managing security clearance processes, adjudication support, and investigations interface with DoD CAF, OPM, or other bodies.
• Familiarity with personnel security systems (DISS, eQIP), adjudicative guidelines, continuous vetting, and Insider Threat fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of NISPOM, DoD 5200-series guidance, DCID/IC standards and program-level security policy implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills; ability to prepare briefings and SOPs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and pass background checks and drug screening.
• Proficiency with MS Office and security tracking databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day personnel security program functions: clearances, investigations, reinvestigations, sponsorships, access requests, and terminations.
• Serve as primary contact for clearance processing with DoD adjudicative authorities and industrial security partners.
• Maintain and update personnel security records; track clearance status; submit SF 86/PSQ and reinvestigation packages timely.
• Conduct suitability and continuous evaluation monitoring; reportable-issue reporting; mitigate insider-threat indicators.
• Develop and enforce PERSEC policies, SOPs, and standardized processes per government requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to program leadership, HR, and contracting staff on clearance eligibility and reporting obligations.
• Coordinate security clearances and access for foreign nationals, contractors, and visiting officials; adhere to foreign disclosure requirements.

Job description

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Security Manager Specialist to provide personnel security (PERSEC) program management, adjudication support, and security operations oversight under the SRC Big Safari team. The role will support security clearance management, access control, and liaison with government security offices to ensure personnel security compliance across AFLCMC/WIJ (Big Safari) programs.

What You'll Do

• Manage day‑to‑day personnel security program functions: clearances, investigations, reinvestigations, sponsorships, access requests, and termination processes
• Serve as primary point of contact for clearance processing with DoD/DOS adjudicative and investigative authorities and industrial security partners
• Maintain and update personnel security records, track clearance status, and ensure timely submission of SF 86/PSQ, continuous vetting, and periodic reinvestigation packages
• Conduct suitability and continuous evaluation monitoring, reportable‑issue reporting, and mitigate insider‑threat indicators in coordination with security stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and enforce PERSEC policies, SOPs, and standardized processes consistent with government requirements and program needs
• Provide guidance and training to program leadership, human resources, and contracting staff on clearance eligibility, need‑to‑know, classification guidance, and reporting obligations
• Perform adjudicative intake support, prepare mitigation packages, and coordinate appeals or waiver requests as directed
• Coordinate security clearances and access for foreign nationals, contractors, and visiting officials per program and foreign disclosure requirements
• Support personnel security aspects of onboarding/offboarding, visits, TDYs, temporary duty clearances, and badge issuance processes
• Maintain metrics, produce regular status reports, and brief senior leadership on program clearance posture and risks
• Ensure compliance with personnel security IT systems (e.g., DISS, JPAS legacy interfaces, eQIP) and maintain data integrity and confidentiality

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma and 12+ years of industrial or program security experience OR associate's degree and 10+ years of experience OR bachelor's degree and 8+ years
• An active Top Secret clearance is required
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in security roles supporting DoW, federal government, or cleared industry environment
• Direct experience managing security clearance processes, adjudication support, and investigations interface (DOD CAF, OPM, other investigative bodies)
• Familiarity with personnel security systems (DISS, eQIP), adjudicative guidelines, continuous vetting, and Insider Threat program fundamentals
• Strong knowledge of NISPOM, DoD 5200‑series guidance, DCID/IC security standards as applicable, and program‑level security policy implementation
• Excellent written/verbal communication and strong organizational skills; ability to prepare briefings, reports, and SOPs
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and pass background checks and drug screening
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and security tracking databases

Ways to Stand Out – Preferred Requirements

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Prior experience supporting DoD program offices, or classified aviation/acquisition programs

What Sets Us Apart?

SRC, Inc., a not‑for‑profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible. When you join our team, you'll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You'll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Dayton, OH is estimated at $110,000 to $126,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.