Manager Physical Security

Austal•Mobile, AL

About The Position

Oversees, monitors and reports on the physical security of Austal and its products and services as it relates to shipboard, perimeter, guard and communications security. Accomplishes work through subordinate security personnel and contractors. The Physical Security Manager shall report to the Director of Security and requires independent judgment and discretion, as well as the identification, analysis and resolution of security-related matters. They shall manage and oversee the implementation of comprehensive security systems for the protection of employees, business operations, facility infrastructure, and both government and commercial programs. This role involves analyzing data of internal operations and planning/directing the installation of electronic security systems such as closed-circuit surveillance, entry controls, intrusion alarms, and outdoor perimeter and microwave alarms. The manager will develop and manage shipboard security programs in liaison with ship construction program offices, assist and oversee compliance with all regulations and laws regarding the operation of the company under the foreign-owned parent, and ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) DoD5220-22M, client security directives, and the company’s Security Practices and Procedures. The role also serves as a liaison with U.S. government security counterparts and commercial partners, and requires limited travel for investigations, professional conferences, symposia, and job-related training. The position involves monitoring for changes and recommending improvements to comply with laws, rules, regulations, and policies, assisting in compliance risk assessments and reporting, developing and providing compliance training, and conducting compliance monitoring, surveillance, and auditing efforts, as well as assisting in investigations of suspected compliance violations. The Physical Security Manager acts as a Compliance Champion for the organization and supports the business unit Tier 1 Compliance Lead in responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience managing a multi-program facility and Department of Defense (DoD) collateral programs
Knowledge of and experience with applying Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and the 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) procedures to a company’s security program
Knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a physical security posture of the company facilities commensurate with the level of protection required
Knowledge and skill necessary to develop shipboard security requirements related to DoD, USCG, or USN vessels and their associated Security Management Plans or Shipboard Security Plans
Knowledge and skills necessary to administer communications security (COMSEC) operations within a defense contracting environment
Proficient in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing (EQIP) system is required
Customer service focus, excellent interpersonal skills, and solid oral and written communications skills to effectively interact with staff at all levels, including senior management and executive level managers
Ability to acquire and maintain a SECRET or above clearance is required

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. However, an associate’s degree or significant work experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee implementation of comprehensive security systems for the protection of employees, business operations, facility infrastructure and both government and commercial programs
Analyze the data of internal operations, plans and directs installation of electronic security systems; such as closed-circuit surveillance, entry controls, intrusion alarms, and outdoor perimeter and microwave alarms
Develop and manage shipboard security programs with liaison with ship construction program offices
Assist and oversee compliance with all regulations and laws regarding the operation of the company under the foreign owned parent
Insure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) DoD5220-22M, client security directives, and the company’s Security Practices and Procedures
Serve as a liaison with U.S. government security counterparts and commercial partners
Monitor for changes in, and make recommendations for improvements to comply with laws, rules, regulations, and policies that govern business activities in your department or subject area
Assist in compliance risk assessments and risk reporting in accordance with the Company’s risk assessment program
Develop, provide, and document compliance training, as applicable
Conduct compliance monitoring, surveillance, and auditing efforts, and assist in investigations of suspected compliance violations
Act as a Compliance Champion for the organization and work to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization
Support business unit Tier 1 Compliance Lead in responsibilities as required