Mission Security Lead - IRES000011

GeoControl Systems•Lompoc, CA

7d•$116,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Mission Security Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will: Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight for a team of high performing, mission minded Mission Security Technicians. Serve as the program Subject Matter Expert (SME) for mission security subjects. Develop and maintain mission security plans, procedures, and processes. Manage maintaining, securing, issuing and ensure accountability for visitor restricted area badges in support of site access duties and distinguished visitor (DV) events. Conduct security briefings to required personnel regarding visiting and escorting MDA facilities. Ensure construction and maintenance personnel are properly badged, are briefed on security standards and are monitored within the restricted area for conformance with all applicable security policies and regulations. Manage the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) program. Assist staff personnel with plans, programs, and implementation of activities which may include security, logistics, visitor control, protocol events, scheduling, and test support. Assist customer with maintaining security databases, tracking escort training and access lists to secure rooms, security containers within the facility and photographic device permits. Be responsible for creating training plans in order to develop and mentor mission security technicians. The successful candidate will: Have excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with various members of the team and stakeholders. Have excellent verbal communication skills are necessary for interacting with individuals, providing directions, and reporting incidents. Have excellent written communication skills are also important for accurate reporting. Be able to interact professionally and courteously with a diverse range of people. Be able to understand and follow instructions carefully and accurately. Be able to write clear, concise, and accurate reports of incidents or observations. Have a strong sense of ethics and a commitment to upholding security protocols.

Requirements

Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 3, or more, years of related experience
Must have 2, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Must be knowledgeable in DoD escorting policies and procedures for escorting uncleared personnel in classified areas.
Must be able to move freely around a large facility, up/down stairs, and up/down ladders
Must be able to perform work above ceilings and/or below floors
Must be able to remain alert for extended periods.
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Have experience providing security or escort duties to the Missile Defense Agency.
Have experience on the IRES contract.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight for a team of high performing, mission minded Mission Security Technicians.
Serve as the program Subject Matter Expert (SME) for mission security subjects.
Develop and maintain mission security plans, procedures, and processes.
Manage maintaining, securing, issuing and ensure accountability for visitor restricted area badges in support of site access duties and distinguished visitor (DV) events.
Conduct security briefings to required personnel regarding visiting and escorting MDA facilities.
Ensure construction and maintenance personnel are properly badged, are briefed on security standards and are monitored within the restricted area for conformance with all applicable security policies and regulations.
Manage the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) program.
Assist staff personnel with plans, programs, and implementation of activities which may include security, logistics, visitor control, protocol events, scheduling, and test support.
Assist customer with maintaining security databases, tracking escort training and access lists to secure rooms, security containers within the facility and photographic device permits.
Be responsible for creating training plans in order to develop and mentor mission security technicians.