Senior Industrial Security Officer – DoD/IC Programs

NPAworldwide; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a seasoned Industrial Security Manager to oversee security programs across IC/DoD contracts. You will manage personnel security, access control, and compliance in a cleared environment while coordinating with government customers and program leadership.

Applicants should have extensive knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, SEADs, and DD254s, and the ability to work independently across multiple programs and locations, including potential relocation support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing industrial security responsibilities within a cleared contractor environment.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC), DoD, or other government security programs.
• Strong working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), ICDs, SEADs, DD254s, and applicable government security requirements.
• Experience supporting SCIFs, open storage areas, restricted areas, and other secure operating environments.
• Hands-on experience with personnel security and access management, including clearance processing, access nominations, indoctrinations, debriefings, visit requests, foreign travel, and required reporting.
• Familiarity with security systems such as DISS, NBIS, SWFT, and applicable customer-specific platforms.
• Ability to develop and maintain security procedures, SOPs, security plans, training materials, and compliance documentation.
• Experience conducting or supporting self-inspections, government assessments, corrective action plans, and continuous compliance efforts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with government customers, program leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling classified information, sensitive personnel matters, and reportable security incidents.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide sound recommendations in high-stakes situations.
• Flexibility to support multiple programs, locations, customers, and evolving business requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the clearance and access required for assigned programs, which may include an active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility, and a customer-required polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, information systems, security management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee industrial security programs for cleared contracts.
• Coordinate with IC/DoD customers and program leadership on compliance.
• Develop and maintain security procedures, SOPs, and training materials.
• Conduct or support self-inspections, assessments, and corrective actions.
• Manage personnel security processes including clearances and access nominations.

Skills

Industrial security

Clearance management

Security compliance

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business administration, information systems, security management, or related field

Master's degree in criminal justice, security management, intelligence studies, or related discipline

Tools

DISS

NBIS

SWFT

Job description

NPAworldwide is seeking a seasoned Industrial Security Manager to oversee security programs across IC/DoD contracts. You will manage personnel security, access control, and compliance in a cleared environment while coordinating with government customers and program leadership.

Applicants should have extensive knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, SEADs, and DD254s, and the ability to work independently across multiple programs and locations, including potential relocation support.