Operations Manager III

Core4ce Careers • Washington, WA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Operations Manager III will work as a contractor to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)) Sensitive Activities & Special Programs (SASP). This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, preferably within a defense or intelligence environment.
• Experience in managing security operations and special access programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-stakes environment.
• Proficiency in managing classified information and understanding of security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily operations within the Influence and Perception Management Office, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective quality control programs to ensure services are performed to the highest standards.
• Identify and mitigate security incidents, developing response measures for government leadership.
• Serve as the Program Security Officer (PSO) and subject matter expert for special security and special access program support in SCIF and SAPF environments.
• Monitor access to SCIF/SAPF and ensure compliance with physical and administrative security requirements.
• Coordinate with the OUSW(I&S) Special Access Program Central Office, Special Security Office, Joint Staff, and Military Services security offices for guidance and resolution of security-related issues.
• Initiate and coordinate Program Access Requests (PARS) and facilitate Alternate Compensatory Control Measure (ACCM) accesses.
• Update and maintain classified access management systems of record.
• Coordinate facility, equipment, communications, and IT needs specific to SCIF/SAPF requirements.
• Prepare for and assist during required security inspections.
• Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral data in support of DoW and federal interagency operations.
• Review, monitor, and report the status of action items, activities, and products using the CATMS and JSAP systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Generous holiday schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior