Security Program Lead - Classified & Federal Ops

IntrepidGS; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC is seeking a Security Manager to lead security operations for a classified intelligence program in McLean, Virginia and Bethesda, Maryland. You will oversee personnel, physical, information, and operational security with strict adherence to federal requirements and customer directives.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in classified environments, risk management, and security compliance, plus proven leadership of security teams and programs with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in security management, security operations, personnel security, physical security, classified program security, or a related field.
• Experience interpreting and implementing government security requirements and customer-specific security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations supporting a classified intelligence program and government customer.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive security policies, procedures, and processes.
• Oversee personnel security activities, including security clearance requirements, access eligibility, indoctrination, briefings, debriefings, reporting responsibilities, and security education.
• Manage physical security requirements for classified workspaces, controlled areas, secure facilities, and sensitive program activities.
• Oversee the protection, handling, storage, transmission, and disposition of classified and sensitive information and materials.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal security requirements, customer policies, security directives, and program-specific procedures.
• Serve as the primary security point of contact for program leadership, government security representatives, facility personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct security assessments, reviews, inspections, and risk analyses; identify vulnerabilities and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage security incidents, violations, and investigations in accordance with applicable reporting requirements and established procedures.
• Maintain accurate security records, documentation, access rosters, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate security briefings, training, awareness programs, and recurring security education for program personnel.
• Support security audits, inspections, assessments, and government reviews, including preparation of required documentation and corrective-action plans.
• Develop and maintain security continuity and contingency procedures to protect mission operations.
• Monitor changes to applicable security policies and requirements and translate them into actionable program procedures.
• Lead and mentor security personnel while establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability.
• Partner with program, facilities, information technology, human resources, and government stakeholders to resolve security-related issues.
• Promote a strong security culture while balancing mission requirements, operational effectiveness, and protection of sensitive information.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Government security

Classified environments

Security compliance

Policy development

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC is seeking a Security Manager to lead security operations for a classified intelligence program in McLean, Virginia and Bethesda, Maryland. You will oversee personnel, physical, information, and operational security with strict adherence to federal requirements and customer directives.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in classified environments, risk management, and security compliance, plus proven leadership of security teams and programs with