Scientific Research Corporation

Security Manager

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 6-10 years of experience in DoD security administration or 12+ years of relevant experience.
  • Certification from the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) for FSO Program Management Course required.
  • Advanced knowledge of security concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Experience in personnel management and security tasking assigned to staff.
  • Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
  • Proven leadership skills to coach and mentor security officers.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and implement divisional security to meet National Industrial Security Program standards.
  • Develop and enforce internal operating policies and procedures for compliance.
  • Conduct internal inspections and aid in audits at various company locations.
  • Plan and host inspections/audits with government security officials.
  • Supervise assigned security officers and guide the development of security program procedures.
  • Act as the primary liaison for senior leadership and contribute to business development.
  • Manage annual budget planning and division expenditures.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to directly support critical U.S. government security initiatives.
  • Work within a structured environment with established federal compliance.
  • Be part of the Enterprise Threat Working Group, contributing to risk management strategies.
  • Involvement in strategic security roles including Facility Security Officer and Information System Security Manager.
  • Moderate travel opportunities enhance professional exposure across facilities.
Full Job Description
Description

Directing and implementing divisional security efforts to comply with the National Industrial Security Program and other special access program requirements of the Department of War and other U.S. Government customers. Reporting directly to the Sr. Corporate Security Manager and Insider Threat program Senior Official on all matters within the Divisions Security Program.

 

Developing and directing divisional security efforts concerning personnel safety, and infra-structure protection. Coordinating with other departments and local senior management for security support functions, policies and procedures where needed.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintaining current knowledge of applicable regulations and government policy including the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 32 Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and SRC Policies and Security Standards, Practices and Procedures (SPPs) to ensure the effective implementation and management by the SRC Security Program
  • Developing internal operating policies and procedures to ensure compliance; enforcement of existing corporate standard operating procedures 
  • Conducting internal inspections for assigned location and providing assistance to other company locations as requested/required 
  • Preparing for and hosts inspections and/or audits by cognizant Government security officials; coordinating scheduling for planned visits and briefings 
  • Directly supervising the security officers assigned under his/her respective program 
  • Providing guidance to security officers in the development of supplemental security program procedures in compliance with DD254s
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for senior leadership; may be required to attending meetings, conducting briefings, and contributing to division business development activities 
  • Preparing and/or contributing to annual budget planning process and managing division expenditures   
  • Serving as an integral member of the Enterprise Threat Working Group providing oversight and guidance to the Insider Threat Security Office in identifying and documenting local threats & vulnerabilities; making recommendations for risk management reports and identifying threat indicators for entry into the Insider Threat database.
  • Assuming complete responsibility for the following security functions:
    • Facility Security Officer (FSO)
    • Special Security Representative (SSR)
    • Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

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Requirements
  • This job requires a bachelor's degree in an area of specialty and 6-10 years of progressively more responsible experience in administration and management of a DoD security program or related area or 12+ years of relevant experience
  • Must have certification from the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) for of the FSO Program Management Course for a Possessing Facility
  • Has advanced knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
  • Experience/knowledge in all tasking assigned to staff
  • Must be able to effectively multi-task and manage workload priorities to meet end-user deadlines. Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
  • Must be able to effectively lead, coach, mentor and counsel subordinate security officers
Desired Skills
  • Advanced working knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) for a possessing is highly desired
  • Experience with Restricted Areas and/or Open Storage Area buildouts
  • Advanced working knowledge of access controls and alarm systems
  • Detailed working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and/or work experience as a Special Security Officer (SSO) or Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) is desired
  • Advanced PC skills are necessary including fluency in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

 

Travel Requirements
  • Moderate travel to other facilities in order to accomplish management functions is required

About Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation provides innovative solutions to the U.S. Government, private industry, and international markets. Scientific Research Corporation was founded in 1988 and was headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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