Security Administration Manager

American Systems•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Security Administration Manager is a senior security leader responsible for all security functions supporting the Special Programs Directorate, including field and facility security and any company-managed Special Access Program (SAP) or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). The role oversees national security compliance programs and the protection of people, property, and information, working with company management, government representatives, and Cyber/IT teams to provide effective security support and coordinate security activities. The manager leads the security staff and ensures operational effectiveness, compliance with government requirements and company policy, and readiness for formal reviews and inspections. The role manages personnel, information, physical, and technical security for SAP/SCI programs; develops and maintains security procedures and emergency action plans; and ensures program documentation, access certifications, requests, and required records are current and retrievable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10–12 years of related work experience, or a master's degree and 8–10 years of related work experience.
At least 4 years supporting SAP programs and efforts.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of DoW/IC SCI and SAP personnel security processes and requirements.
Analytical mindset and effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee field and facility security, including company-managed SAPs and SAPF/SCIFs.
Oversee national security compliance programs and the protection of people, property, and information.
Collaborate with management and government representatives to provide timely and efficient security support.
Coordinate with DoW and other government agencies to schedule inspections, investigate incidents, and address security issues.
Manage classified documents, facility access, visitor controls, COMSEC, and security education and awareness.
Prepare assessments of possible security violations and initiate corrective measures for security deficiencies.
Ensure all security functions comply with government requirements and company policy.
Develop and maintain comprehensive security Standard Operating Procedures outlining security policies and guidance.
Pass SAP/SCI access certifications and ensure Program Access Requests are processed efficiently and on time.
Conduct and manage SAP/SCI personnel, information, physical, and technical security actions and procedures in accordance with DoD and other government agency regulations.
Work with the Cyber/IT team to ensure compliance and coordinate Cyber/IT security activities.
Develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans for safeguarding classified information during emergencies.
Conduct random inspections as required by security policy.
Perform and document annual security self-inspections and represent the company during formal reviews and inspections.
Ensure security staff are trained and current on collateral and SAP security policies and procedures.
Track and maintain required program documentation, including DD254s, co-use agreements, inspections, staff clearances and accesses, security training, and foreign travel reporting.
Collaborate with corporate security to share lessons learned and support consistent delivery across the company.
Provide leadership to the security staff while ensuring operational effectiveness.