Security Program Manager

Storage Strategies • Washington, DC

9h

About The Position

SSI is seeking an experienced Security Program Manager to support a new Navy contract in Washington DC starting in late 2026. SSI is a HUBZone small business that provides professional services including systems engineering, information systems integration, and technology management services. SSI offers a generous array of benefits including: Employee Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Insurance Plans, 60% paid premium for dependents. SSI provides Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability benefits at no cost. SSI employees receive 24 paid days off in the first year on board. We also provide Military Leave benefits, a 401(k) Retirement Plan, education assistance, Personal Technology Refresh and Employee Referral bonuses. Positions subject to Service Contract Act (SCA) have benefits provided as required by law. SSI is committed to non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on any characteristics protected by law.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Experience: 15 years professional experience in IT and security management
• Experience in a security management role within the DoD, Intelligence Community, or a cleared contractor environment
• Experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) is highly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Education: Master’s degree in related field
• Experience: 20 years’ professional experience in IT and security management
• Managing a comprehensive industrial security program, including hands-on use of DISS and NBIS for personnel clearances, acting as a Facility Security Officer (FS) in compliance with NISPOM requirements, authoring DD Form 254s, supporting Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) efforts, and successfully managing DCSA security reviews

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all security requirements for a medium sized program to include compliance with DoD and service regulations.
• Manage personnel security clearances (PCLs), including initiating, processing, and maintaining clearances
• Experience understanding US Government contracts (containing Security Requirements) within DOD
• Conduct security briefings, annual training, and foreign travel reporting for cleared personnel
• Utilize security systems such as DISS, NISS, NBIS to manage personnel security records
• Handle onboarding and offboarding of cleared personnel, ensuing compliance with debriefing and clearance transfer protocols as well as ensuring proper language in employment agreements and independent contractor agreements
• Maintain and update security policies to ensure compliance with DoD, DCSA, and other relevant agencies
• Serve as the primary liaison with DCSA, government security officials, and other relevant agencies
• Prepare reports and records for management team as needed
• Prepare for and manage security audits, inspections, and self-assessments

Benefits

• Employee Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Insurance Plans, 60% paid premium for dependents.
• SSI provides Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability benefits at no cost.
• SSI employees receive 24 paid days off in the first year on board.
• We also provide Military Leave benefits, a 401(k) Retirement Plan, education assistance, Personal Technology Refresh and Employee Referral bonuses.
• Positions subject to Service Contract Act (SCA) have benefits provided as required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager