Strategic Security Lead for DoD Acquisition Programs

Diaconia; Ohio; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaconia is seeking a Security Manager to lead comprehensive defense security activities for USAF acquisition programs. This role supports program managers, PSOs, and IPTs in implementing security requirements throughout the lifecycle.

The candidate will oversee DoD/AF security policies, information protection, industrial & physical security, and COMSEC/OPSEC, ensuring protection of sensitive data and weapon systems across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD/USAF security programs.
• Knowledge of acquisition security and program protection requirements.
• Experience handling classified information and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition security and program protection across the defense lifecycle.
• Administer personnel security actions and clearance processing.
• Manage information protection and classified material handling.
• Support COMSEC/OPSEC and security policy implementation.
• Coordinate with government leadership and IPTs on security matters.
• Maintain security documentation and records; prepare reports.

Skills

DoD security

Acquisition security

Personnel security

Info protection

Industrial security

Physical security

OPSEC

Security documentation

Risk assessment

JPAS familiarity

NISPOM knowledge

Team coordination

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Diaconia is seeking a Security Manager to lead comprehensive defense security activities for USAF acquisition programs. This role supports program managers, PSOs, and IPTs in implementing security requirements throughout the lifecycle.

The candidate will oversee DoD/AF security policies, information protection, industrial & physical security, and COMSEC/OPSEC, ensuring protection of sensitive data and weapon systems across multiple programs.