Strategic Security Relations Leader National Security Space

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Strategic Security Relationship Manager to serve as the principal security liaison and enterprise integrator for the Space Exploration Sector’s National Security Space portfolio. You will work with senior leaders across the Space Force, Air Force, IC, and national agencies.

Reporting to the Managing Executive for Security Services, this role requires building trusted relationships, aligning security capabilities with mission

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in National Security Space, DoD/IC security programs.
• Knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, SAP requirements, RMF, JSIG.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes across governments and enterprises.
• Ability to translate objectives into security solutions and drive implementation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal security liaison for Space Exploration Sector’s National Security Space portfolio.
• Coordinate security capabilities across SAP, SCI, physical, IT security and more.
• Lead executive engagements and strategic planning activities with government sponsors.
• Develop measures of customer satisfaction, enterprise collaboration, and mission impact.

Skills

Security leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Cross‑organizational collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related discipline

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Strategic Security Relationship Manager to serve as the principal security liaison and enterprise integrator for the Space Exploration Sector’s National Security Space portfolio. You will work with senior leaders across the Space Force, Air Force, IC, and national agencies.

Reporting to the Managing Executive for Security Services, this role requires building trusted relationships, aligning security capabilities with mission