Senior Security Manager

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis is seeking a Senior Security Manager in Alexandria, VA to enhance their National Industrial Security Program. This fully onsite role requires a proactive security professional with 7+ years of industrial security experience. You will manage a team, ensuring compliance with security protocols and overseeing classified material handling. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. The position offers unique challenges with a focus on mission commitment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial security.
• Experience at a large fast‑paced possessing contractor facility.
• Leadership and teamwork skills essential.
• Proficiency with various security-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security program in accordance with regulations.
• Conduct self-inspections and corrective plans.
• Oversee safeguarding of classified materials.
• Manage personnel security clearances.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities training

Tools

DISS

NISS

SWFT

NBIS

SIMS CCURE

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high‑impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing results that matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear‑sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Senior Security Manager (SSM) Position

Senior Security Manager (SSM) to support and strengthen our National Industrial Security Program in a possessing facility environment. This position demands a proactive and accountable security professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical, and compliance‑focused setting, managing a team of security professionals in delivering a gold‑standard program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the FSO in implementing and maintaining the organization’s security program in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and DCSA directives.
• Support and strengthen daily security operations while managing a team of security professionals to deliver a gold‑standard program.

Security Program Management

• Supervise a team of security professionals delivering a gold‑standard program.
• Ensure proper safeguarding and handling of classified materials, including storage, transmission, and destruction.
• Conduct and document required self‑inspections and corrective actions plans in accordance with DCSA guidelines.
• Support and maintain a corporate‑wide facility’s and branch offices.

Personnel Security

• Process and maintain personnel security clearances via DISS.
• Maintain records of cleared employees and manage reinvestigations and continuous vetting requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for initial, annual, special briefings, debriefings, and insider threat training.
• Maintain personnel records and briefings to ensure compliance.

Classified Material Control & Information Security

• Oversee receipt, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified information.
• Maintain accountability and control of all classified assets and records.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding standards including proper use of GSA‑approved containers and IDS.
• Manage secure storage containers and combinations; ensure proper accountability of classified holdings.
• Maintain access control logs, courier authorizations, and destruction certificates.
• Oversee secure communications and courier procedures.
• Handle responsibilities as a Designated Government Representative.

Insider Threat & Self‑Inspections

• Support Insider Threat Program implementation and awareness activities.
• Assist with the planning, execution, and documentation of annual self‑inspections and vulnerability assessments.

Classified Contract Support

• Track, manage, and create DD254s, classified contract requirements, and subcontractor security compliance.
• Coordinate with Program Managers to ensure facility and personnel security requirements align with contract deliverables.

Physical and Industrial Security

• Manage physical access controls, alarm systems, and visitor control procedures for classified spaces.
• Coordinate with IT to ensure security integrity of classified processing environments.
• Support SCIF/SAPF operations in compliance with applicable directives.
• Ensure physical protection of classified processing and storage areas; coordinate with facility maintenance and security vendors for IDS/Secure Area issues.
• Manage the alarm response protocols and ensure compliance with UL 2050 standards.

Compliance and Liaison

• Prepare reports, incident notifications, and required documentation in support of government and internal policies.
• Serve as the alternate point of contact with DCSA Industrial Security Representative (ISR).
• Prepare for and support DCSA security reviews and audits; respond to findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with group leaders, program managers, IT personnel, and cybersecurity to align security practices.

Security Education Training and Awareness

• Develop, conduct, and document recurring training for all cleared and uncleared personnel on security procedures, counterintelligence awareness, and OPSEC.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with annual and caveat training certificate requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience of 7+ years in industrial security with direct experience at a large fast‑paced possessing contractor facility.
• Cogswell Award recipient, or a consistent track record of Superior and Commendable ratings for a large possessing facility.
• Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities training through CDSE.
• Effective leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency with DISS, NISS, SWFT, NBIS, SIMS CCURE, and other security‑related systems.
• In‑depth understanding of the NISPOM, Insider Threat Program requirements, and industrial security best practices.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Alexandria, VA, Monday through Friday (5 days a week). This is a fully onsite role with no remote or hybrid options at this time.