Senior Security Manager

Odyssey; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Security Manager to support the ISR Sensors Division at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. This role leads information protection and acquisition security for major DoD and classified programs, ensuring compliance and risk management.

The successful candidate will guide program teams on security disciplines, coordinate security classifications, and oversee PARs and JPAs. Onsite work with travel ~10% in a demanding defense environment.

Qualifications

• Citizenship and security clearance required.
• Advanced degree or extensive DoD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for IP and acquisition security programs.
• Assist with security management, analytical, technical and support services for DoD programs.
• Administer physical, information, industrial, personnel, and OPSEC programs for assigned activities.
• Provide guidance to integrated process teams on security disciplines.
• Assist in coordinating DD Form 254 and related security documentation.
• Manage SAP implementation and ensure compliance with JSIG and ICDs.
• Support AF SAPNP processes and PAR handling.
• Maintain PAR tracking and ensure complete forms and documentation.
• Ensure debriefings communicate protection requirements to personnel.

Skills

US citizenship

Top Secret clearance

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

15 years related experience in DoD

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Security Manager position supporting the ISR Sensors Division (AFLCMC/WIN) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. WIN is part of the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI), who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for multiple specialized information Protection (IP) and acquisition security programs supporting major DoD and classified/highly sensitive USAF defense acquisition and intelligence programs.
• Assist with providing a wide range of security management, analytical, technical and support services for programs managed by AFLCMC/WI Directorate, AFLCMC/WIN Division, and specific ISR programs.
• Administer physical, information, industrial, personnel, and Operations Security (OPSEC) programs as applied to assigned acquisition activities/systems.
• Provide guidance and assistance to integrated process teams in the areas of physical, information, industrial, personnel, operations, and apply experience in the acquisition’s security disciplines.
• Assist with providing guidance, recommendations, and assistance to assigned Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO), program managers, supervisors, employees, acquisition SAPs and sensitive activities concerning SAP information, industrial and personnel security matters.
• Administratively assist with the coordination of Prime and Sub DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications to the Program Security Office (PSO).
• Assist in managing a full range of Special Access Programs (SAP) IAW Joint Sap Implementation Guide (JSIG) Manuals and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) as applicable
• Implement Air Force SAP Nomination Process (AF SAPNP) and ensure effective program implementation of the Joint Security Implementation Guide/Risk Management Framework.
• Assist with processing Program Access Requests (PARs) for those requiring access to associated programs IAW AF SAPNP
• Assist with maintaining internal PAR tracking system to ensure all required forms and documentation, including but not limited to letters of compelling need and waivers, are complete and accurate before submittal
• Assist with ensuring completion of all associated in-processing and out-processing forms and that personnel being debriefed are advised of the protection requirements of information learned through association with the program

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance

Top Secret

Education And Experience

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of related experience 5 years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of related experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
• OR, 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD

Certifications

• Security Professional Education (SPED) Security Fundamentals Professional Certification

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB

Travel: 10%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares , a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.