Mgr II- Security

The SAV Audit & Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading BAE's independent security assurance and compliance program across unclassified, collateral, and special access environments. Reporting directly to the Director of Security, Assessments & Investigations, this role provides objective oversight of security compliance, audit readiness, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts. The position operates independently from mission-support security functions and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership on organizational security posture, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness. Responsibilities include: • Supervise a team of security auditors, compliance specialists, and risk management professionals. • Develop and implement audit methodologies, compliance monitoring processes, and risk-based assessment strategies. • Validate self-inspections, government security reviews, compliance assessments, CMMC evaluations, and CORA readiness activities. • Prepare the organization for DCSA, Department of War, Intelligence Community, and program sponsor-led inspections and assessments. • Monitor changes to government security regulations and provide guidance to leadership on compliance requirements and associated risks. • Evaluate security controls, classified facility compliance, access control procedures, safeguarding practices, and physical security requirements. • Develop compliance metrics, dashboards, and executive reports to measure program effectiveness and identify trends. • Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen security performance and reduce risk. • Partner with AMS leadership, government representatives, and oversight organizations to ensure effective remediation and long-term compliance. • Support policy development, governance initiatives, workforce training, and organizational awareness programs that promote a culture of compliance and accountability. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. Required Skills and Education • Minimum of High School Diploma with 8 or more years in like background • Active US Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI • Interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level audit, compliance, inspection, or assessment programs and supporting government inspections. • Strong knowledge of NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, CUI requirements, DAAG, ICDs, DO Manuals, DoD security regulations, CMMC 2.0, NIST frameworks, risk management principles, and audit methodologies • Familiarity with security management software, such as SIMS and government databases such as DISS (Defense Information Security System). Knowledge of business software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, etc. • Comfortable responding to off-hours emergencies and local/overnight emergency/planned travel as needed Preferred Skills and Education • Bachelor's Degree • Experience with SAP, SCI, and compartmented security programs. • Experience managing DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments and other government oversight activities. • Experience implementing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools and leading enterprise continuous improvement initiatives. • Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CRISC, Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), ISO 19011 Lead Auditor, or related security and compliance credentials. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.