10+ years in operations management, ideally in defense/intelligence
Experience managing security operations and special access programs
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-stakes environments
Proficient in managing classified information and security protocols
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations in the Influence and Perception Management Office
Develop quality control programs to maintain high service standards
Identify and mitigate security incidents for government leadership
Serve as Program Security Officer and subject matter expert in SCIF/SAPF environments
Monitor access to SCIF/SAPF, ensuring compliance with security requirements
Coordinate with various security offices for guidance on security issues
Initiate and coordinate Program Access Requests and facilitate access measures
Update and maintain classified access management systems
Coordinate facility and IT needs specific to SCIF/SAPF
Assist during security inspections and prepare necessary documentation
Develop and execute policies for safeguarding sensitive data
Review and report on action items and activities using CATMS and JSAP systems
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a high-profile environment at the Pentagon
Engagement with senior government leadership
Involvement in critical national security operations
Professional development in security and operations management
Collaboration with various military and intelligence agencies
Full Job Description
Position Overview
The Operations Manager III will work as a contractor to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)) Sensitive Activities & Special Programs (SASP).
Work Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA
Clearance: TS/SCI Clearance
Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors
Operational Leadership:
Oversee and manage daily operations within the Influence and Perception Management Office, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Develop and maintain effective quality control programs to ensure services are performed to the highest standards.
Security and Compliance:
Identify and mitigate security incidents, developing response measures for government leadership.
Serve as the Program Security Officer (PSO) and subject matter expert for special security and special access program support in SCIF and SAPF environments.
Coordination and Management:
Monitor access to SCIF/SAPF and ensure compliance with physical and administrative security requirements.
Coordinate with the OUSW(I&S) Special Access Program Central Office, Special Security Office, Joint Staff, and Military Services security offices for guidance and resolution of security-related issues.
Program and Policy Management:
Initiate and coordinate Program Access Requests (PARS) and facilitate Alternate Compensatory Control Measure (ACCM) accesses.
Update and maintain classified access management systems of record.
Facility and Resource Management:
Coordinate facility, equipment, communications, and IT needs specific to SCIF/SAPF requirements.
Prepare for and assist during required security inspections.
Strategic Planning and Reporting:
Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral data in support of DoW and federal interagency operations.
Review, monitor, and report the status of action items, activities, and products using the CATMS and JSAP systems.
Education and Minimum Qualifications
Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.
Bachelor's Degree is required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, preferably within a defense or intelligence environment.
Experience in managing security operations and special access programs.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-stakes environment.
Proficiency in managing classified information and understanding of security protocols.
