Director of Secure Operations

ClearEdge•Jessup, MD

About The Position

Join ClearPoint and become part of a team focused on delivering secure environments that support mission-critical work for government and defense organizations. ClearPoint specializes in designing, building, and managing secure facilities and controlled environments that enable partners across the Defense Industrial Base to operate in highly regulated settings. As part of the ClearSpectrum LLC family of companies, ClearPoint combines enterprise resources with small-business agility to deliver secure infrastructure solutions. Our team supports the development of secure collaboration spaces, classified environments, and mission-enabling facilities that help customers execute critical national security missions.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Bachelor's degree in a related field (4 years of experience may substitute); advanced degree desired
10+ years of security operations experience across functional areas, including 5+ years of management experience
Subject matter expert-level knowledge of ICD 705 and SCIF operations, including construction, accreditation, and re-accreditation practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Outstanding leadership skills; organized, open-minded, decisive, and flexible
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate staff at all levels
Strong creative thinking and time-management skills

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience supporting oral presentations, technical demonstrations, or government evaluations
Familiarity with AI-enabled or software platforms used for compliance and accreditation workflows

Responsibilities

Oversee the successful daily operations across all security and secure space functional areas, working cross-functionally to set goals, policies, budgets, and workforce plans while ensuring the company and all sites meet or exceed security and compliance standards.
Serve as subject matter expert supporting MERIDIAN, our in-house developed AI-Enabled Secure Space Operations & Management Platform, ensuring the platform is developed in accordance with ICD 705 standards and becomes an essential tool in supporting the successful and compliance operations of secure sites.
Partner with the Principal on strategic objectives, policy, budgets, and workforce planning for secure space operations.
Oversee daily operations across all security and secure space functional areas.
Assist functional managers in establishing goals, policies, procedures, and budgets.
Set and track performance metrics; evaluate and improve operational procedures.
Oversee and review the work of other functional managers, mentoring at all levels.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and mandates.
Review AI-assisted recommendations for accuracy on the MERIDIAN platform.