Senior Security Operations Lead – TS/SCI Onsite

Galapagos Federal Systems; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems seeks a Senior Site Lead - Security Operations to provide leadership across security disciplines and counterintelligence for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, including staff actions and formal reports. This 100% onsite position at Fort Belvoir, VA requires US citizenship, a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and 10+ years of multi‑discipline security experience.

The role emphasizes training, policy updates, continuity planning, and secure operations with strong written and

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance required.
• S. Citizenship required.
• Minimum 10 years of extensive multi-discipline security experience in Department of Defense or Intelligence Community environments.
• Demonstrated expertise across personnel, physical, information, and industrial security programs.
• Strong written communication skills for drafting staff actions, reports, and policy documents.
• Excellent oral communication skills for briefings and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in security training management systems and database applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all security disciplines and counterintelligence functions to ensure comprehensive protection of Defense Threat Reduction Agency assets and information.
• Draft, review, and coordinate staff actions and formal reports for government leadership approval.
• Maintain currency on all applicable security requirements, directives, and policy updates affecting organizational operations.
• Provide direct support to Security Education, Training, and Awareness initiatives, including development and delivery of security awareness training.
• Conduct critical review of Force Protection documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Manage Enterprise Training Management System 2 for tracking personnel training requirements and completion status.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures governing security operations and protocols.
• Maintain comprehensive continuity books to ensure seamless knowledge transfer and operational continuity.
• Participate in Staff Assistance Visits to assess and improve security posture across supported elements. Serve as primary point of contact for all personnel actions including recruiting, retention strategies, and hiring coordination.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

US citizenship

10+ years security experience

Written communication

Oral communication

Security training systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems seeks a Senior Site Lead - Security Operations to provide leadership across security disciplines and counterintelligence for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, including staff actions and formal reports. This 100% onsite position at Fort Belvoir, VA requires US citizenship, a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and 10+ years of multi‑discipline security experience.

The role emphasizes training, policy updates, continuity planning, and secure operations with strong written and