Strategic Security Relationships Leader, Space

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Strategic Security Relationship Manager to serve as the principal security liaison and enterprise integrator for National Security Space initiatives. You will build trusted executive relationships with government sponsors and align security capabilities with mission needs in a highly visible, cross‑government context.

You will influence outcomes through collaboration, balancing mission enablement with risk management, and lead

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting National Security Space, SAP, SCI, or complex DoD/Intelligence Community security programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, SAP requirements, ICD 705, JSIG, RMF, and related government security policy.
• Proven success building trusted relationships with government security leaders, senior program leadership, and multidisciplinary organizations.
• Ability to influence outcomes and lead complex, cross-organizational initiatives through collaboration, strategic thinking, and credibility.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, negotiation, strategic planning, project management, and organizational leadership skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to navigate complex organizations and competing priorities.
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as APL's principal security relationship manager for National Security Space across senior government and mission leaders.
• Represent SECD in executive engagements, sponsor meetings, program reviews, and strategic planning activities.
• Translate sponsor priorities into coordinated action plans by aligning stakeholders and resources and driving initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Coordinate capabilities across SECD (SAP, SCI, physical, industrial security, TEMPEST, Security Operations, Counterintelligence) and ITSD to deliver enterprise solutions.
• Lead complex initiatives across security disciplines, government stakeholders, and Mission Areas, balancing mission enablement with security requirements.
• Develop coordinated strategies, anticipate emerging trends, and strengthen sponsor confidence in APL's security posture.
• Brief executives on strategic initiatives, risks, customer engagement, and opportunities; measure and report on enterprise performance.

Skills

Security leadership

NISPOM knowledge

Space Force experience

Stakeholder relationships

Strategic translation

Communication

Facilitation

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Project management

Decision making

Clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Strategic Security Relationship Manager to serve as the principal security liaison and enterprise integrator for National Security Space initiatives. You will build trusted executive relationships with government sponsors and align security capabilities with mission needs in a highly visible, cross‑government context.

You will influence outcomes through collaboration, balancing mission enablement with risk management, and lead