SCIF Facilities Security Manager

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a SCIF Facilities Security Manager to support an Air Force mission at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts. The manager leads security responsibilities throughout SCIF construction, ensuring facility requirements, security standards, and applicable DoD and Intelligence Community regulations are met from initial construction through accreditation. After construction and certification, the manager oversees ongoing SCIF security operations, including access control, inspections, security procedures, and compliance. The role coordinates with government stakeholders, contractors, and security personnel to maintain a secure, compliant facility. The position provides security support for SCIF/SAPF acquisition, construction, accreditation, and sustainment; supports special access facility security administration through the Base SSO; and develops and maintains security documentation. It also covers personnel security, COMSEC, security training, classified information control, inspections and audits, security coordination, and integration of security requirements into contracts and technical documentation. The manager identifies risks, recommends mitigations, supports continuous improvement, and provides reports and briefings to government leadership. Applied Research Solutions describes itself as a provider of technically integrated solutions and mission support. The company states that it prioritizes employees, supports career goals and work/life balance, and offers an industry-competitive benefits package, awards and recognition, and personalized attention from senior managers. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 10 years of related experience working within a DoD security function.
Knowledge and experience developing SCIF/SAPF certifications, System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Security Risk Analyses, Operations Security (OPSEC) Plans, Computer Certification and Accreditation, and Security Vulnerability and Countermeasures Analyses.
Successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks.

Responsibilities

Provide expert security support for SCIF/SAPF acquisition, construction, accreditation, and sustainment.
Provide daily oversight of special access facility security administration and management through the Base SSO.
Support SCIF/SAPF construction and accreditation, including construction plans, fixed facility checklists, accreditation packages, and required approvals.
Develop, maintain, and review security documentation, including Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, Security CONOPS, and DD Form 254s.
Coordinate with the Intelligence Community, USAF organizations, and external agencies on facility security and program protection requirements.
Manage personnel security activities, including access verification, personnel security records, and applicable security databases.
Establish and manage COMSEC accounts and ensure compliance with special communications requirements.
Develop and conduct SAP/SCI security education, training, briefings, and awareness programs.
Prepare for and support security inspections, surveys, audits, and accreditation activities; track and implement corrective actions.
Serve as an alternate Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO) and perform classified material control and entry/exit security procedures.
Maintain accountability and control of classified information through inventories, databases, audits, and compliance reviews.
Facilitate Security Working Groups (SSWGs), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and security coordination meetings.
Integrate security requirements into SOWs, RFPs, CDRLs, contracts, and applicable USAF Technical Orders.
Ensure security requirements remain aligned with applicable DoD, Intelligence Community, USAF, SAP, SCI, and facility security guidance.
Identify security risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and support continuous improvement of facility security programs.
Prepare security reports, briefings, and status updates for government leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.