Future Leadership Roles

CenCore LLC

$80K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required, with valid Passport Book/Card when needed
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in security operations and program management
  • Strong knowledge of security regulations and compliance requirements
  • Exceptional communication and decision-making abilities
  • Willingness to travel and manage remote teams
  • Active security clearance or ability to obtain one for certain roles

Responsibilities

  • Lead security operations for various programs and facilities
  • Ensure compliance with security directives like NISPOM and ICD 705
  • Manage personnel security processes, including access control and insider threat programs
  • Develop security policies and training programs
  • Collaborate with government security and program stakeholders
  • Lead incident response efforts and investigations
  • Oversee budgets and staffing for security operations
  • Mentor security staff for professional development

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth and mentorship
  • Engagement in critical national security operations
  • Work in a dynamic and challenging environment
  • Contribution to high-stakes programs supporting classified operations
  • Possibility of obtaining further professional certifications
  • Exposure to best practices in security management and operations
Full Job Description
Description

Potential Responsibilities:
  • Lead and oversee security operations for programs, facilities, and field teams
  • Ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD 705, DoD, and other security directives
  • Manage personnel and physical security processes, including access control, clearance processing, and insider threat programs
  • Develop and implement security policies, SOPs, and training programs
  • Coordinate with government security agencies, contracting officers, and program stakeholders
  • Lead incident response and investigations, ensuring proper reporting and resolution
  • Manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation for security operations
  • Mentor and develop security staff for career growth and operational excellence


Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship (required for most government contracts)
    • If required, must provide a valid U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred)
  • Proven leadership experience in security operations, program management, or facility security roles
  • Strong understanding of applicable security regulations, directives, and compliance requirements
  • Exceptional communication, decision-making, and leadership skills
  • Ability to travel and manage teams in multiple locations
  • For certain roles: active or ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (TS/SCI or higher)
  • Experience as FSO, PSM, or Security Manager supporting classified programs
  • Knowledge of DoD, IC, and federal security requirements (NISPOM, ICDs, 32 CFR Part 117)
  • Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, ISP, or SFPC
  • Experience managing security teams in OCONUS or high-threat environments
  • Proven track record of successfully leading security teams during contract transitions or program expansions

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