Job DescriptionThe Collateral Audit & Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading BAE's independent security assurance and compliance program across the collateral environment. 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 can be expected to:
- Assist with the segment's collateral security audit, compliance, inspection, and risk assessment programs.
- Utilize audit methodologies, compliance monitoring processes, and risk-based assessment strategies.
- Validate self-inspections, government security reviews, compliance assessments, and CORA readiness activities.
- Prepare the organization for DCSA, and program sponsor-led inspections and assessments.
- Evaluate security controls, classified facility compliance, access control procedures, safeguarding practices, and physical security requirements.
- Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen security performance and reduce risk.
- Support policy development, governance initiatives, workforce training, and organizational awareness programs that promote a culture of compliance and accountability.
- Support Collateral, SAP SAV team as required
- Develop a CORA SAV Checklist and Implementation Plan
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 5 or more years in like background
- Active US Secret Clearance and 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.
