Security Administration Manager

AMERICAN SYSTEMS•Arlington, VA

8d•$145,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Security Administration Manager is a senior security manager responsible for all aspects of security supporting the Special Programs Directorate. The role oversees field and facility security, including Company-managed Special Access Program and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SAPF/SCIF), and the Company's national security compliance programs and protection of people, property, and information. The manager works with Company management, government representatives, and the Cyber/IT team to provide security support and coordinate security activities. The position leads security staff, maintains security policies and procedures, oversees SAP/SCI personnel, information, physical, and technical security, and ensures compliance with government requirements and Company policy. It also manages inspections, security documentation, access requests, training, and responses to incidents and emergencies.

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 all field and facility security supporting the Special Programs Directorate, including Company-managed SAPF/SCIF facilities.
Collaborate with management and government representatives to provide timely, appropriate, and efficient security support.
Oversee national security compliance programs and the protection of people, property, and information.
Interface with DoW and other government agency representatives to schedule inspections, investigate incidents, and address other security issues.
Manage classified document control, facility access, visitor controls, COMSEC, and security education and awareness.
Prepare assessments of possible security violations and initiate corrective measures for security deficiencies.
Ensure security practices meet government requirements and Company policy.
Develop and maintain comprehensive security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Pass SAP/SCI access certifications.
Ensure Program Access Requests (PARs) are processed efficiently and on time.
Conduct and manage SAP/SCI personnel, information, physical, and technical security actions and procedures according to DoD and other government agency regulations.
Coordinate with the Cyber/IT team on compliance and 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 ensure program documentation is complete, current, and readily retrievable, 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 security staff while ensuring operational effectiveness.