Protective Services Manager

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

11h•$103,200 - $213,600•Hybrid

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services (AFS), the Protective Services Branch (PSB) within the Security & Intelligence Directorate (S&ID) manages Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Counterintelligence, Insider Threat, Risk Management, Badging, Construction Security, Guard Services, and all Physical/Technical Security capabilities. The branch consists of 10 full-time equivalent (FTE) roles, supported by contract guards and technical security vendors, serving approximately 15,000 employees across more than two dozen domestic locations. This manager role is one of three Senior Program Managers under the S&ID structure and collaborates closely with AFS Functional partners such as Workplace, IT, CISO, Legal, HR, and MARCOM. The manager will oversee daily operations and compliance to protect AFS locations, personnel, and operations, ensuring adherence to government client obligations, industry standards, and AFS policies. The role involves delivering proactive and preventative programs that are audit-ready and compliant with 32CFR part 117. Key activities include facilitating the Insider Threat Working Group (ITWG), supporting AFS Business Continuity documentation and testing, executing Crisis Management planning, managing asset accountability and recovery, conducting facility risk assessments, coordinating construction security, and overseeing lifecycle performance of security systems (intrusion detection, badging, access control, CCTV). The manager is responsible for program documentation, metrics, budget planning, strategy, reporting, and workflow automation. This position requires routine reporting and engagement with AFS leadership, USG CI personnel, and corporate stakeholders regarding insider threats, investigations, and mitigation. A TS+ clearance and protection of privileged information are mandatory. The candidate must be proficient in communication, influencing change, and adapting to shifting priorities.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required
Active TS level clearance with SCI eligibility
10+ years of relevant industry or prior USG experience
Proven and effective leadership experience
Prior experience conducting threat analysis and written assessments
Ability to form and maintain key relationships with US Government Intel, Civilian and Military agencies
Understanding of 32 CFR Part 117 physical/access control and the Intelligence Community Directives, ICD 705 requirements
Investigative experience
Strong project management background or experience

Nice To Haves

Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or equivalent certificate
Experience with Government SOC operations
Prior Facility Security Officer (FSO) experience
Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Degree in a related Security or Business/Program Management area

Responsibilities

Lead and execute a proactive, predictive and preventative security program for the mitigation of threats and protection of AFS personnel, information and facilities.
Effective collaboration and coordination within S&ID and other corporate function partners for successful business resiliency, continuity and compliance of AFS programs and client delivery.
Implement and maintain tested, actionable, well-coordinated and communicated crisis management, emergency action and access control plans.
Ensure advance awareness, planning and preparation for all secure area (physical/technical) needs, construction security related requirements and client engagement for proper and successful client inspection, accreditation/s or certification.
Facilitate all Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Working Group activities, meetings, partner relationships, and 32CFR Compliance requirements, inclusive of all related investigation coordination, documentation, records and reporting.
Manage AFS facility guard and security vendor contracts, requirements and quality of service.
Maintain, update and apply relevant AFS policies and standards for leading the Protective Services Branch as a best-in-class service in support of AFS.