DescriptionAre you searching for an exciting security professional position as a leader of security staff engaged in activities designed to meet and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Special Access Program (SAP) security compliance expectations?
Would you enjoy leading a team of Contractor SAP Security Officers (CSSO) that is highly motivated to perform at their very best and help them achieve their full potential?
If so, we're looking for a security professional leader like you to join our program security support team at APL.
As the Program Security Section Supervisor for ZPP-004 your responsibilities include serving as the Senior Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) for selected program security related information (SAP) programs that fall under the purview of the DoD and multiple other activities; requiring the protection of security-sensitive information, technology and activities provide section supervision of the staff members performing functions such as risk management protection. Supervise, train, develop, and mentor the members of your team. Make improvements where necessary and provide metrics Lab-wide to assist with planning and staffing for new programs and other objectives.
As a Section Supervisor for Program Security, you will...- Serve as a Senior Contractor SAP Security Officer for a portfolio of selected special programs requiring the protection of security-sensitive information, technology, and activities; provide section line supervision of staff members performing like functions; manage risk to foster an environment to facilitate highly classified special programs.
- Be responsible for the security of special programs; maintain a complete understanding of the Program's operational and/or RDT&E activities to ensure the program's compliance with applicable security standards.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on sponsors' special program security requirements outlined in ICDs, SAP Manual Volumes DoD 5205.07 I - IV, and applicable government regulations and contract provisions; write security plans and procedures. Establish and assist in administering special program security provisions in subcontracts; use a high level of initiative and innovation to identify and resolve problems and manage change.
- Anticipate regulatory and compliance issues to resolve issues securely; assist PMs in interpreting, applying, and complying with Security Classification Guides. Ensure that the SCI infrastructure, e.g. networks, systems, and facilities required by the selected program(s), is appropriate for the RDT&E being performed; ensure information systems and networks comply with contract requirements by working with the assigned Information Assurance Manager (IAM); assist the IAM with executing IA duties
- Provide line supervision of the Section; mentor and guide staff growth by providing feedback through performance reviews and ensuring work assignments are consistent with staff development plan/project needs; recognize staffing, including creating requisitions, interviewing, and assisting with the hiring; manage business aspects of the sections resource allocations, charging, and planning.
- Ensure professional interactions with a broad cross-section of staff members within and outside of APL; advise management in the area of special program security when risks and tradeoffs have a direct impact on the accomplishment of a project. Represent the Lab while conducting liaison between APL, sponsors, and subcontractors.
QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...- A Bachelor's Degree in business, technical writing, information technology, or a security-related field. Any combination of an equivalent amount of relevant education and related experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
- Five or more (5+) years of professional SAP security experience as a CSSO, CPSO, SSR, PSO, GSSO, or similar role with a thorough understanding of security principles and federal guidelines.
- Demonstrated capability to lead staff, solve complex problems, mentor, develop future leaders, and cultivating strong relationships across organizational boundaries.
- In-depth understanding of advanced security principles, including the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), Intelligence Community Directives and DoD 5205.07.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, strong leadership, and the ability to develop and execute security policies and plans within a risk management framework.
- An active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...- A Master's Degree in a security-related, managerial, or business discipline
- Three or more years of demonstrated supervisory experience, especially in a matrixed organization with multiple reporting responsibilities.
Minimum Rate$72,400 Annually
Maximum Rate$222,500 Annually
