Mgr I- Security
About The Position
The Collateral Audit & Compliance Specialist leads BAE Systems’ 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, independently of mission-support security functions. The position leads collateral security audit, compliance, inspection, and risk assessment programs; develops audit methodologies and risk-based assessment strategies; validates internal and government assessments; prepares the organization for government and program sponsor inspections; and evaluates security controls and classified-facility requirements. It also develops compliance metrics and executive reporting, leads corrective and preventive actions, and supports policy, governance, training, and awareness initiatives. Support for the SAP SAV team is provided as required. The role uses a hybrid work format, with time split between onsite and remote work. Candidates should be comfortable responding to off-hours emergencies and undertaking local or overnight emergency/planned travel as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma and 5 or more years in a like background.
- Active US Secret Clearance and ability to obtain a 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 such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Office.
- Comfort responding to off-hours emergencies and undertaking local or overnight emergency/planned travel as needed.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the segment’s collateral security audit, compliance, inspection, and risk assessment programs.
- Develop and implement audit methodologies, compliance monitoring processes, and risk-based assessment strategies.
- Validate self-inspections, government security reviews, compliance assessments, CMMC evaluations, 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.
- Develop compliance metrics, dashboards, and executive reports to measure program effectiveness and identify trends.
- 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 compliance and accountability.
- Support the SAP SAV team as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
