ISSO

Astrion$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Understanding of DoD and Air Force acquisition regulations and processes.
  • Expert-level knowledge and experience in security functions for over 10 years.
  • Ability to supervise junior personnel effectively.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 5 years security experience.
  • Advanced degree preferred, with up to 12 years experience and 5 years in DoD.
  • Alternative qualifications include 20 years of related experience with certifications and 8 years in DoD.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct security management and oversight during program acquisition phases.
  • Assist in developing acquisition documentation for security compliance.
  • Oversee administrative and communication security support across various program phases.
  • Prepare and distribute essential security documentation like DD Form 254s.
  • Review personnel security investigation paperwork for accuracy and track clearance statuses.
  • Support engineering in Systems Integrity processes to protect controlled information.
  • Assist in creating and distributing program reports and technical documentation.

Benefits

  • Work in a secure facility with established security protocols.
  • Contribute to high-stakes government programs like the F-15 Fighter Jet.
  • Be part of an experienced team within the Air Force Division of Astrion.
  • Engage in various levels of program management responsibilities.
  • Opportunity to impact the security measures of advanced weapon systems.
Full Job Description
Overview

Senior Program Security Manager 

LOCATION: Wright Patterson AFB 

JOB STATUS: Full-time 

TRAVEL: 0 - 10% 

 

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Program Security Manager with the F-15 Fighter Jet Program Office, supporting Astrion's Air Force Division. 

  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 

  • General understanding of current DoD and AF-specific acquisition regulations, guidelines, and processes.  
  • Possess the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field. 
  • Possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline.  
  • Expertise (Program Office, Enterprise, and/or Staff Level Support interface) with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience performing full time DoD security functions and a bachelors degree in a relevant discipline to include five(5) years of full time security functions.  
  • Recommended Education and Experience: 
  • Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS)) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the Do 
  • OR, BA/BS degree, and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD. 
  • OR, 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, 8 of which must be in the DoD 
  • The following certifications may be used in conjunction with journeyman level education/experience ((5) years of experience performing full time DoD security functions or a bachelors degree in a relevant discipline to include three (3) years of full time security functions)requirements to meet the requirements of the senior level: 
  • DSS Security Asset Protection Professional Certification, or 
  • ASIS International Certified Protection Professional. 

  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 

  • Be able to provide security oversight for all aspects of industrial security, system security, technology control and PPP as pertains to the F-15 Division programs. Conduct independent security studies and analyses as required with only general direction and guidance. Support IPTs in the sustainment phases of the F-15 program. Ensure security best practices are integrated into all program areas. 

  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

The following represent a few of many responsibilities expected of a Senior Program Security Manager: 

  • May work in secure facilities, which may require opening, closing, and performing end-of-day security checks of the Government facilities as well as responding to alarms of the Government facilities IAW USAF requirements and AFLCMC/WW security OIs. 
  • Provide administrative, security management, Information Protection (IP), Resource Protection, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (FPCON) and communication security (COMSEC) support during the capabilities planning/pre-acquisition, acquisition, development, production and sustainment phases of various equipment and weapon systems IAW DoD, USAF, AFMC, AFLCMC, FAA Directorate, F-15 Division, and program security policy/instructions. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, participation on IPTs and related activities, analyzing problems, defining alternative solutions, providing recommendations, writing reports, and accomplishing  specifically assigned work. 
  • Assist the Government in developing and documenting recommended program protection and system security input for all acquisition documentation required by current guidance. Documents may include, but are not limited to, SOWs, SRDs, CONOPS, Life Cycle Management Plans (LCMPs)/LCSPs, SCG, and DD Form 254s. 
  • Prepare DD Form 254s for signature, coordination and distribution by appropriate Government agency. 
  • Assist personnel with completing personnel security investigation paperwork, review packages for accuracy, and assist with tracking personnel security clearances. 
  • Assist the engineering functional and shall provide expertise regarding the Systems Integrity (SI) process to support the protection of CPI and staff associated documents through the appropriate channels to the executive agent for final approval of plans. 
  • Assist in the planning, formulating, editing, developing, publishing and distribution of finished products, e.g., program documentation, reports, briefings, and other presentations as required (technical and non-technical, classified, and unclassified) in the media and format requested.  
  • Provide security oversight for all aspects of information, personnel, industrial, physical, operational and communication security as pertains to the F-15 Division. The Contractor shall perform a wide range of program security management activities, such as information, physical, operational, and personnel security. The Contractor shall receive classified materials, as required, in direct support of the F-15 Division security office. 

  

 

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