Associate Manager, Industrial Security

L3Harris Technologies•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Industrial Security supports the development, implementation, and administration of comprehensive security programs in accordance with applicable government regulations, directives, and contractual requirements. This developmental role is intended for security professionals seeking to grow within the defense industry and works under the mentorship of senior security leadership to protect personnel, information, facilities, and assets. The associate security manager assigns, leads, and reviews the work of security professionals and/or lower-level supervisors. The role leads and reviews direct reports, sets goals and objectives for an industrial security team, contributes to personnel decisions, interprets policies and processes, and communicates with internal organizations and external customers. It also oversees personnel security functions, leads cross-business special projects, supports security process standardization, and encourages teamwork. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of related experience.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Cleared Defense Contractor (CDC) in corporate and/or government environments, performing industrial security duties in support of Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of War (DoW) programs.
Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), SAP manuals and directives, and supplemental information-system security experience.
Experience using security management software and applications.
Experience implementing ICD 705 standards.
Adjudicated CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and review the work of direct reports to achieve near-term operational plans and results.
Plan and establish goals and objectives for an industrial security team, with impact on short- and long-term departmental results.
Provide input on hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and compensation decisions for the organization.
Explain and interpret policies, practices, and processes and gain cooperation from others within the organization.
Communicate security matters by interfacing or liaising with government customers, associate contractors, subcontractors, and internal L3Harris organizations.
Make moderate to substantial improvements to processes, systems, and solutions.
Conduct and supervise personnel security functions, including security education and training, initial indoctrination briefings, debriefings, annual refresher training, and corporate-required training.
Communicate with parties inside and outside the job function, including customers or vendors.
Lead special projects that span the business and company, including assistance with SMS-wide security process standardization.
Foster teamwork and collaboration among Security group members to ensure timely completion of project tasks and responsibilities.
Travel up to 10% as required.