Security Manager, Senior

Diaconia LLC•Bath Township, OH

1d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Diaconia is seeking a Security Manager to provide security management, acquisition protection, personnel security, information protection, and program security support to United States Air Force acquisition and sustainment programs. The role supports Government program managers, the Chief of Security, Program Security Officers, and Integrated Product Teams in implementing security requirements throughout the defense acquisition lifecycle, from capabilities planning and pre-acquisition through development, production, and sustainment. The position helps ensure compliance with Department of Defense, USAF, Air Force Materiel Command, and applicable federal security policies while protecting classified information, critical technologies, sensitive program information, and weapon systems. The Security Manager supports acquisition security and program protection; personnel security and access management; classified material handling and information protection; COMSEC and OPSEC; anti-terrorism, force protection, and physical security; industrial security and contractor oversight; Foreign Military Sales and Enhanced End Use Monitoring; security incident management and compliance; and security administration and program support. Duties include preparing and maintaining security documentation and records, coordinating access and security actions, conducting or supporting assessments and inspections, advising Government and contractor personnel, and providing reports and recommendations to Government leadership. International security inspections and foreign travel may be required.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience supporting DoD, USAF, or other federal security programs.
Working knowledge of acquisition security, personnel security, information protection, industrial security, physical security, and OPSEC.
Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and program protection requirements.
Experience handling classified information and implementing security safeguarding procedures.
Knowledge of NISPOM, DoD security policies, and applicable USAF security directives.
Experience processing personnel security actions, access requests, and clearance verification.
Ability to prepare security documentation, reports, briefings, and recommendations.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate effectively with Government leadership, program managers, technical personnel, and contractor organizations.
Ability to work independently while following Government security policies and established procedures.
Ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.
One of the following education and experience combinations: an MA/MS and 12 years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including 5 years in DoD; a BA/BS and 15 years of experience in the respective discipline, including 5 years in DoD; or 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, including 8 years in DoD.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting USAF acquisition programs, AFLCMC, AFMC, or major DoD weapon systems.
Experience supporting the Chief of Security or serving in a Program Security Officer support role.
Experience with JPAS, current authorized personnel security systems, and Government security databases.
Experience preparing DD Forms 254, SCGs, SCDGs, and program protection documentation.
Familiarity with COMSEC accountability, classified material control, and secure facility operations.
Experience supporting IPTs, acquisition reviews, and program protection working groups.
Experience conducting security inspections, vulnerability assessments, and security compliance reviews.
Knowledge of ITAR, FMS security requirements, and EEUM procedures.
Experience supporting security awareness training and annual security self-inspection programs.
Experience working within classified Government information systems, including SIPRNet.

Responsibilities

Provide acquisition security and program protection support throughout the defense acquisition lifecycle.
Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining Program Protection Plans and associated security requirements.
Support system, technology, and information protection activities for USAF weapon systems and acquisition programs.
Provide acquisition security guidance and input to acquisition documents, including ICDs, CDDs, SOWs, SOOs, SRDs, CONOPS, CDRLs, SCGs, and DD Forms 254.
Participate in Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Configuration Control Boards, and program security working groups.
Conduct security studies, vulnerability assessments, and analyses; identify threats and recommend countermeasures.
Support the Chief of Security in integrating program protection requirements into acquisition activities.
Administer personnel security activities for military, civilian, and contractor personnel assigned to supported programs.
Process and validate personnel security documentation and investigative information, and verify clearance eligibility using authorized Government systems and security records.
Prepare, review, and process Program Access Requests and supporting documentation; verify access eligibility before submitting requests for Government approval.
Maintain personnel access rosters, security databases, and program indoctrination records.
Coordinate personnel investigations, reinvestigations, fingerprinting, personnel in-processing and out-processing, and security visit requests.
Prepare and maintain applicable Air Force security documentation, including AF Forms 2583 and 2586.
Conduct security briefings, indoctrinations, and annual security awareness training.
Support safeguarding, handling, storage, accountability, and protection of classified and sensitive Government information.
Assist in maintaining secure Government facilities and classified information storage areas; receive, secure, and account for classified documents and materials.
Support development and implementation of Security Classification and Declassification Guides and review classified information against applicable guidance.
Assist with preparation, coordination, and distribution of DD Forms 254, and support classification, safeguarding, and declassification determinations.
Conduct end-of-day security checks and respond to Government facility alarms in accordance with established procedures.
Maintain classified document control, accountability, and security records, and provide information protection guidance to Government and contractor personnel.
Provide COMSEC and OPSEC support; assist with program-level OPSEC plans and procedures, working groups, vulnerability identification, and countermeasure development.
Support applicable COMSEC policies and safeguarding requirements, coordinating with Government security personnel.
Provide anti-terrorism, force protection, and physical security support to Government acquisition facilities and programs.
Assist with anti-terrorism and facility protection plans, physical security inspections, facility assessments, and vulnerability evaluations.
Monitor facility access and security procedure compliance, support alarm response, escort visitors when required, and recommend corrective actions for physical security vulnerabilities.
Support compliance with NISPOM, applicable supplements, and DoD security requirements; provide industrial security guidance to Government and industry participants.
Support security requirements for classified contracts, solicitations, and proposals; maintain contract security records and DD Forms 254.
Assist with contractor security inspections and assessments, and participate in security and certification working groups and IPT activities.
Provide security support to Foreign Military Sales and international defense acquisition activities.
Assist with Enhanced End Use Monitoring inspections, site surveys, and country-specific EEUM security plans; coordinate with foreign customers and DSCA.
Support compliance with ITAR, the Arms Export Control Act, applicable DoD and Department of State policies, and Technical Assistance Agreement requirements.
Ensure foreign national access to U.S. Government information has required Government authorization; support international security inspections and foreign travel when required.
Identify, document, and report security incidents, violations, and potential vulnerabilities; support investigations and monitor corrective actions.
Prepare incident reports and supporting documentation for the PSO and Chief of Security.
Assist with annual security self-inspections and compliance assessments; develop and maintain security SOPs and internal processes.
Recommend improvements to security policies, procedures, and protective measures, and support compliance with applicable security directives.
Provide administrative and technical security support to the Chief of Security, PSOs, and Government program offices.
Prepare security reports, correspondence, briefings, presentations, and management analyses.
Maintain personnel security databases, access records, office file plans, program reference libraries, and records of visits, security actions, and program access requirements.
Coordinate security visit requests and, when authorized, monitor assigned Government electronic messaging systems, including SIPRNet mailboxes.
Support preparation and distribution of classified and unclassified program documentation; participate in meetings, IPTs, and security reviews.
Analyze security-related problems, develop alternative solutions, and provide recommendations to Government leadership.