Senior SAP Security Program Manager | F-35 Ops Lead

Lockheed Martin; Luke (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin – Luke AFB site seeks a seasoned Site Security Manager / CSSO with SAP expertise to lead a 30+ person program security team on the F‑35 sustainment effort. You will work with DoD directives, ICD705, and contractor statements of work to drive compliance and risk mitigation across the program.

You will coordinate with government security teams, manage security operations for SAP facilities, and ensure proper accreditation and site activation.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance with investigation or CV date within 5 years.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance in the future to meet mission requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Programs (SAP) Access.
• Extensive experience providing security support in a special access program environment.
• Knowledge of DoD SAP Manuals and ICD705.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to be flexible and deal with constantly changing program requirements.
• Experience leading/managing people, teams and resources.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coach, and mentor a program security workforce of 30+ individual contributors and two first‑line supervisors.
• Partner with government security teams to elevate the overall F‑35 security posture.
• Lead site activation, integration, and sustainment activities, ensuring compliance with DoD Manual 5205.07 and ICD705.
• Draft, update, and enforce security operating policies for simulator facilities, fighter squadrons, and SAP sites.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with geographically dispersed customers and key stakeholders.
• Ensure fiscally responsible decisions that align with program objectives and budgetary constraints.
• Coordinate cleared and uncleared escort procedures, guaranteeing compliance with clearance requirements.
• Prepare for and support self‑inspections; investigate security incidents.
• Apply risk‑based, business-oriented approaches to security challenges; report to leadership.
• Must obtain and maintain Top‑Secret clearance with SCI access as needed.
• Perform other related tasks to support the F‑35 program’s security objectives.

Skills

Secret Clearance

Top Secret

SAP Access

ICD705 knowledge

Leadership

Communications

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Security ops

DoD SAP Manuals

Job description

Lockheed Martin – Luke AFB site seeks a seasoned Site Security Manager / CSSO with SAP expertise to lead a 30+ person program security team on the F‑35 sustainment effort. You will work with DoD directives, ICD705, and contractor statements of work to drive compliance and risk mitigation across the program.

You will coordinate with government security teams, manage security operations for SAP facilities, and ensure proper accreditation and site activation.