Senior Security Specialist to support classified U.S. Air Force acquisition and operational programs. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience administering DD Form 254 requirements throughout the contract lifecycle and working closely with government security offices, program managers, and engineering teams. Serves as the Industrial Security Lead for the Big Safari Program Office, overseeing industrial, physical, and information security requirements in support of highly classified programs and contracts. Provides expert guidance on security compliance, secure facility management, classified contracting requirements, and security education initiatives.
What You'll Do- Lead industrial security operations for the program office, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense security requirements
- Manage the full lifecycle of classified contract security documentation, including preparation, review, coordination, and maintenance of DD Form 254s for both prime and subcontract efforts
- Maintain oversight and accountability for more than 150 active prime and subcontract DD Form 254s, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely updates
- Develop and maintain data management systems to track, analyze, and respond to management information requirements, improving visibility and accountability across security operations
- Manage internal and external SharePoint sites to streamline workflow tracking, collaboration, and reporting across multiple geographically dispersed locations
- Serve as a Security Staff Representative (SSR), conducting inspections, maintenance coordination, and accountability for shredders, security containers, vault doors, and other physical security assets supporting multiple Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs)
- Coordinate extensively with contracting officers, contracting officer representatives (CORs), special security officers (SSOs), program security officers (PSOs), program managers, and industry partners to ensure proper implementation of classified contract security requirements
What You'll Bring - High school diploma and 8+ years of industrial or program security experience OR Associates degree and 6+ years of experience OR Bachelor's degree and 4+ years
- An active Top Secret clearance is required
- Direct experience with DD Form 254 administration
- Experience supporting DoD or USAF acquisition programs
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with government customers and technical teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including using Pivot tables in excel, Cost Point & COBRA experience a plus
- Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment
Ways to Stand Out - Preferred Requirements- Experience supporting rapid acquisition programs
- Experience working security at AFLCMC
- Location Fairborn, Ohio
- Employment Type Full-Time Salaried
- Experience Required 8+ Years
- Education Required High School Diploma/GED
- Security Clearance Requirement Top Secret
- Travel % 10
