Security Manager Specialist

SRC, Inc•Fairborn, OH

33d•$110,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

SRC, Inc. is seeking an experienced Security Manager Specialist to provide personnel security (PERSEC) program management, adjudication support, and security operations oversight for the SRC Big Safari team. This role will be responsible for security clearance management, access control, and liaising with government security offices to ensure personnel security compliance across AFLCMC/WIJ (Big Safari) programs.

Requirements

High school diploma and 12+ years of industrial or program security experience OR associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience OR bachelor’s degree and 8+ years
An active Top Secret clearance is required
Minimum 8 years’ experience in security roles supporting DoW, federal government, or cleared industry environment
Direct experience managing security clearance processes, adjudication support, and investigations interface (DOD CAF, OPM, other investigative bodies)
Familiarity with personnel security systems (DISS, eQIP), adjudicative guidelines, continuous vetting, and Insider Threat program fundamentals
Strong knowledge of NISPOM, DoD 5200-series guidance, DCID/IC security standards as applicable, and program-level security policy implementation
Excellent written/verbal communication and strong organizational skills; ability to prepare briefings, reports, and SOPs
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and pass background checks and drug screening
Proficiency with MS Office suite and security tracking databases

Nice To Haves

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Prior experience supporting DoD program offices, or classified aviation/acquisition programs

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day personnel security program functions: clearances, investigations, reinvestigations, sponsorships, access requests, and termination processes
Serve as primary POC for clearance processing with DoD/DOS adjudicative and investigative authorities and industrial security partners
Maintain and update personnel security records, track clearance status, and ensure timely submission of SF 86/PSQ, continuous vetting, and periodic reinvestigation packages
Conduct suitability and continuous evaluation monitoring, reportable-issue reporting, and mitigate insider-threat indicators in coordination with security stakeholders
Develop, implement, and enforce PERSEC policies, SOPs, and standardized processes consistent with government requirements and program needs
Provide guidance and training to program leadership, human resources, and contracting staff on clearance eligibility, need-to-know, classification guidance, and reporting obligations
Perform adjudicative intake support, prepare mitigation packages, and coordinate appeals or waiver requests as directed
Coordinate security clearances and access for foreign nationals, contractors, and visiting officials per program and foreign disclosure requirements
Support personnel security aspects of onboarding/offboarding, visits, TDYs, temporary duty clearances, and badge issuance processes
Maintain metrics, produce regular status reports, and brief senior leadership on program clearance posture and risks
Ensure compliance with personnel security IT systems (e.g., DISS, JPAS legacy interfaces, eQIP) and maintain data integrity and confidentiality