Security Operations Manager / Beaufort, SC

Lockheed MartinBeaufort, SC
Onsite

About The Position

We are a team of security professionals responsible for developing, administering, and auditing security programs that protect classified material and export-controlled data. We work closely with government customers at MCAS Beaufort, SC to ensure compliance with federal security regulations and implement security solutions that meet customer needs while minimizing risk. Our team members serve as Security Representatives, providing support for Special Access Programs (SAPs), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs, and DOD collateral classified programs associated with the F-35. We study and implement federal security regulations that apply to company compliance and contract execution as set forth in SAP security rules (DoD Manual 5205.07 and Vol 4 / JSIG), SCI security rules (ICD) or DOD security rules (NISPOM). We also develop and conduct security education classes, investigate security violations, and provide support for classified meetings and customer visits. At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training, and education. As a program security professional at Lockheed Martin, you'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of national security and defense. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects that require expertise in security and compliance. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the secure development, production, and deployment of our products and services.

Requirements

  • Final transferable SECRET clearance with closed investigation date within 5 years or confirmed enrollment within the Continuous Evaluation (CE) program with the ability to obtain, and maintain, a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI if/when mission requirements dictate.
  • Must be able to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs (SAP’s).
  • Familiar with working in classified environments and/or classified materials.
  • Experience working on Special Access Programs.
  • Knowledge of F-35 Program Security requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, be flexible, and deal with frequently changing program requirements.
  • Experience leading/managing people, teams and resources.
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excell and Access and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior L-Code Manager experience in a Lockheed Martin Security environment (F35 L-code experience a plus).
  • In-depth knowledge of DoD Manual 5205.7 and Volume 4, DoD Manual 5200.01 Volumes 1-3, ICD 705 and associated Technical Specifications.
  • Outstanding interpersonal communication skills; mentoring, teaching, guiding, coaching.
  • Poised and professional in engagements with Senior Level Military and Government Civilian personnel.
  • Prior experience as a CSSO, GSSO, or PSO.
  • Familiarization with NISPOM.
  • Experience working in a military environment.
  • Knowledgeable user of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to be flexible and deal with constantly changing program requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Security Shift Operations Manager in a Special Access Program environment.
  • Responsible for employee recruitment, training, performance management, work assignments, recognition/disciplinary actions.
  • Develops, implements and recommends modifications to operating policies.
  • Ensures projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
  • Conducts briefings and participates in meetings for internal and external representatives concerning specific operations.
  • Manage more than one functional area in Security, such as operational security, security education, personnel security, physical industrial security, investigations, and document control.
  • Serve as the Security Lead in the Site Security Manager's absence and is responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
  • Support first, second, or third shift operations to include weekends as required.
  • May be required to change shifts, if necessary, to support mission requirements.
  • May be required to work 1st or 2nd shift and a non-standard work schedule that differs from their primary shift.
  • Perform and manage other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
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