Security Programs Manager Government Accounts

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Security Solutions seeks a Security Program Manager for Government Technologies to lead multi-site programs, align with contract requirements, and drive performance across security platforms.

You will partner with CO/COR, government managers, and customer agencies to ensure schedules, reporting, and financial targets are met while improving security outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Ten years of general experience in physical and technical security fields.
• Ten years of service delivery using Mastermind and IMS platform.
• Five+ years supervising nationwide security contracts and complex projects for federal government.
• Experience budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting on targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead service delivery across Mastermind and Government platforms with focus on SLA performance and growth.
• Interface with Contracting Officer, COR, and agency representatives.
• Ensure procedures align with standards, requirements, and delivery time limits.
• Assign schedules, review discrepancies, and drive corrective actions.
• Supervise multi-disciplined personnel including subcontractors and resolve issues.
• Monitor budgets, financial performance, and profitability; prepare analyses.
• Maintain client contacts to ensure contract obligations and satisfaction.
• Develop and implement required management plans.
• Support growth by identifying opportunities and pursuing new business.
• Coach and mentor teams to strengthen project management practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting & analysis

Communication skills

Risk management

Customer relationship

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Physical Security Professional (PSP)

Tools

Microsoft Office Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Mastermind & IMS platform

Job description

Security Program Manager, Government Technologies

Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. We help customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results, and help move society forward.

Role Overview

Johnson Controls Security Solutions (JCSS) Government Technologies supports complex Federal security programs across multiple sites and disciplines. In this role, you will lead service delivery for a multi-faceted Government Technologies program, partner with customer stakeholders, and help ensure strong contract performance, disciplined execution, and customer satisfaction across physical and technical security work. You will serve as a key point of contact for internal leadership and government counterparts while overseeing schedules, reporting, compliance, financial results, and team coordination. Success in this role means keeping work aligned to contract requirements, supporting service growth, and driving reliable execution from planning through acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead service delivery activities across the Mastermind and Government platforms, with focus on SLA performance, L&M growth, and converting larger service tickets into installation opportunities.
• Serve as the authorized interface with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, government management personnel, and customer agency representatives.
• Establish and maintain procedures and controls that keep work aligned with agreed standards, contractual requirements, and delivery time limits.
• Assign contractor schedules, review work discrepancies, and direct corrective action to keep the program on track.
• Supervise multi-disciplined technical and administrative personnel, including subcontractors, and support resolution of engineering, administrative, and field issues.
• Monitor program budgets, financial performance, and profitability, and prepare reports and analysis focused on meeting financial targets.
• Maintain client contacts to ensure conformity with all contractual obligations and support strong customer satisfaction.
• Develop, maintain, and implement Orders and required management plans.
• Support program growth by identifying opportunities for additional work and, with senior leadership, pursuing new business.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring that strengthen project management practices and team performance.

How You Will Do It

• Own the outcome by taking accountability for contract performance, program controls, financial results, safety, integrity, and compliance with government requirements.
• Stay close to the work by working directly with CO and COR counterparts, customer teams, and field personnel to remove obstacles and keep delivery moving.
• Improve every day by using metrics, reports, and issue reviews to identify risks early, solve problems quickly, and strengthen quality practices.
• Win as one team by building trust across technical, administrative, and subcontractor teams and by valuing different perspectives when decisions are made.
• Lead through clear communication, practical planning, and consistent follow-through so leadership receives timely updates on deliverables, milestones, and potential issues.
• Use sound judgment and risk management to prioritize multiple subject areas and make decisions that support customer satisfaction and program profitability.
• Coach and mentor team members so they can perform with confidence in a continuous improvement environment.
• Coordinate with customer operations teams and internal partners to support installation, programming, service, maintenance, and testing activities when needed.

Qualifications

• Ten years of general experience in the physical and technical security fields.
• Ten years of service delivery using the Mastermind and IMS platform for service delivery.
• At least five years of specialized experience directly supervising and managing nationwide service contracts and large, complex integrated projects within the physical or technical security field for the Federal government.
• Progressive leadership experience supporting physical and large integrated security programs, including budgets, requirements, and customer-facing execution.
• Progressive leadership experience supporting service delivery, managing SLA's, and L&M service tickets.
• Strong understanding of Federal government contracting, regulatory, and compliance topics.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple subject areas, manage risk, and make effective decisions.
• Proven ability to budget, perform financial analysis, and prepare reports focused on financial targets and program results.
• Excellent presentation, oral communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, leadership, and teammates at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to pass the US Marshal and US Attorney background check, which is above and beyond the JCI background check and may be more in depth.
• Willingness to travel as needed in support of the program.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Business, or Project Management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Physical Security Professional (PSP).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Project, Word, and Visio.
• Experience managing projects that include design, installation, testing, servicing, and integration of complex systems and subsystems.

Why Join Us

At Johnson Controls, you will be part of a global organization focused on meaningful work, strong customer outcomes, and disciplined delivery. This role offers the opportunity to support mission-critical Federal security programs while collaborating with experienced teams across technical, operational, and customer-facing functions.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

Hirng Salary Range: $97,400.00 - $162,600.00 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile.

Technology Assisted Hiring

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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