Operations Manager II

Core4ce

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance
  • 5+ years of operations management experience, ideally in defense or intelligence
  • Proven experience managing security operations and special access programs
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Leadership capabilities in a high-pressure environment
  • Ability to proficiently manage classified information and security protocols

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations
  • Serve as Program Security Officer (PSO) for special security programs
  • Monitor physical and administrative security requirements
  • Coordinate with various security offices for issue resolution
  • Manage personnel clearance and provide security briefings
  • Initiate and maintain Program Access Requests (PARS)
  • Coordinate facility and IT needs for SCIF/SAPF compliance

Benefits

  • Flexible work responsibilities to accommodate personal growth
  • Opportunity to work on sensitive and impactful defense programs
  • Engagement with multiple defense and intelligence agencies
  • Potential for career advancement in a high-stakes environment
  • Professional development opportunities within the operations and security domain
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Operations Manager II will provide comprehensive support to the Sensitive Activities & Special Programs (SASP) Office within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)). The role requires expertise in managing operations, security, and administrative tasks in a highly sensitive environment, ensuring adherence to federal laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Operations Management:
  • Ensure compliance with applicable publications and security standards.
  • Serve as the Program Security Officer (PSO) and subject matter expert for special security and special access program support in SCIF/SAPF environments.
  • Monitor access and compliance with physical and administrative security requirements.

Security Coordination:
  • Coordinate with the OUSD(I&S) Special Access Program Central Office, Special Security Office, Joint Staff, and Military Services security offices for guidance and resolution of security issues.
  • Manage personnel clearance verifications, visit requests, and provide security briefings.

Access 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 Coordination:
  • Coordinate facility, equipment, communications, and IT needs specific to SCIF/SAPF requirements.
  • Assist in developing and executing policies for safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral data.

Incident Management:
  • Identify and mitigate security incidents, developing response measures for government leadership.
  • Identify and report vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to operational activities.

Reporting and Documentation:
  • Review, monitor, and report the status of action items, activities, and products using CATMS and JSAP systems.
  • Facilitate the preparation for and assistance during required security inspections.

This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.
  • Minimum of 5 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.

*Core4ce provides the listed pay range for this position as a general guideline only and not as a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final offers may take into account a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data alignment, any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and other legal requirements.

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