Unit Manager - Security (Security Operations)

Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc.; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 119,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) seeks an experienced Unit Manager - Security (Security Operations) in Monroeville, PA.

The role oversees physical and personnel security across BPMI facilities, including planning, guard force oversight, access control, clearance and badging, visitor management, investigations, and audits. Responsibilities include implementing NNPP-aligned security strategy, coordinating with NRLFO/NR Security, maintaining security plans, and driving self-assessment programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent
• Six (6) years of experience in security, business, and/or engineering fields
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of facility physical security strategy compliant with NNPP and government requirements; conduct security investigations and enforce policies.
• Serve as primary contact with NRLFO/NR Security for BPMI personnel and security issues.
• Maintain approved facility security plans for all BPMI sites.
• Oversee access control, clearance processing, badging, and visitor management with Security Shared Service.
• Drive a self-assessment program and support DOE reviews and audits.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Location:Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Job Title

Unit Manager - Security (Security Operations)

Status

Full-time Manager

Annual Salary Range

$119,000 - $174,500*Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary

As the Unit Manager - Security (Security Operations) at BPMI, you will manage physical and personnel security across BPMI facilities, including facility security planning, guard force oversight, access control, clearance and badging, visitor management, investigations, self-assessments and audits, and liaison with NRLFO/NR Security and federal partners.

Essential Duties

• Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of facility physical security strategy compliant with NNPP and Government requirements; conduct personnel security investigations and enforce security policies.
• Sserve as the primary point of contact with NRLFO/NR Security for BPMI personnel and physical security issues.
• Maintain NRLFO approved facility security plans for all BPMI sites.
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes for access control systems, clearance processing and badging, and visit/escort management in coordination with the Security Department Shared Service.
• Drive a self-assessment program and support periodic NRLFO and DOE agency reviews/audits of all BPMI security processes and facilities.
• Provide senior management communications on physical and personnel security awareness and emerging threats; recommend protective measures and posture changes.
• Backup Supplier Security Operations Manager and Information Security Operations Manager, and provide team members with physical security expertise in support of supplier compliance and vulnerability reviews.
• Provide oversight and management direction for guard force operations, post orders, staffing, and performance.
• Develop and facilitate new-hire and annual all-hands security training focused on physical and personnel security in coordination with the Security Department Shared Service.
• Oversee contractor personnel records in SSIMS for NNPP to support clearance, badging, and visit authorization processes.
• Coordinate counterintelligence-related actions with NRLFO, NCIS, and FBI as appropriate for personnel security matters.
• Strong communication skills to support the issuance of correspondence to the government, BPMI security policy reviews/release and overall section administration and integration with the Security Department Shared Service.
• Establish, promote, and maintain effective relationships and communications with Security Department Shared Service, Customer, Senior Management, Prime Contractor, and shipyard personnel to achieve department and company goals and Program objectives.
• The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

What You Can Expect

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience supporting or leading security, business, and/or engineering related experience.
• Fourteen (14) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements.
• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements

• 6 years of experience in the NNPP working with suppliers, shipyards, and processes to conduct and support the mission of managing, procuring and supporting NNPP components and fleet. In addition, experience in an enterprise wide position or shared service is preferred.
• Working knowledge of physical security and personnel security processes including access control, facility security planning, guard force management, clearance processing, and visitor management.
• Detailed working knowledge of Naval Nuclear business across the Enterprise.
• Master's degree and/or masters-level coursework in a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in handling projects and work of increasing complexity and responsibility.
• Professional certifications such as ASIS CPP, PSP, or similar are preferred.

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI. For more information, visit www.bpmionline.com.

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.