Strategic Program Security Lead

Inuplands; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Program Security Manager to serve as the single point of contact for program security activities across engineering and programs. You will drive security integration from capture through execution, aligning strategic objectives with program management and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

The role requires DoD/industrial security experience, the ability to coordinate with government agencies, and strong leadership in security classification and

Qualifications

• Understanding of the NISPOM and other industrial security standards.
• Knowledge of physical, information and classification management in DoD environments.
• Able to be a strategic thinker applying government guidelines.
• Ability to develop business development and project management relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for all program office security activities.
• Initiate and mature security, business development and program management relationships for NISP activities.
• Ensure security is a key element in all program office business decisions.
• Integrate security in the strategic objective with the Program Management Team from initiation to program execution.
• Coordinate with Program Protection Team, customers, suppliers, leadership, and BD to ensure compliance.
• Direct studies and oversee implementation of federal security regulations for classified programs.
• Coordinate with government agencies for rulings and acceptable deviations in compliance.
• Prepare manuals outlining regulations and procedures for handling and record keeping.
• Administer Security Classification Guides (SCG) and develop SCG training.
• Review contractual documentation (DD 254, CDRLs, SCG) and implement compliant processes.
• Develop security-focused training tools and organize secure area policies.

Skills

NISPOM knowledge

Security program management

Strategic thinking

Business development

Project management

Contract management (DD 254)

Program management liaison

Security policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in security administration

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Program Security Manager to serve as the single point of contact for program security activities across engineering and programs. You will drive security integration from capture through execution, aligning strategic objectives with program management and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

The role requires DoD/industrial security experience, the ability to coordinate with government agencies, and strong leadership in security classification and