Site Lead

Chenega Global Protection • Fort Irwin, CA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Lead directs Protective Services operations at NASA and is accountable for their overall management, performance, and continuous improvement. The role oversees security, emergency management, and control center operations supporting a major research facility. As the on-site leader, the Site Lead manages the workforce, drives operational excellence, administers contract performance, and serves as the primary liaison between the company and NASA leadership. The position is suited to an experienced security or law enforcement professional who has led complex operations and large teams and delivered strong customer service in a highly regulated environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Administration, Criminology, Security Management, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible leadership experience managing large-scale security, law enforcement, military, or protective services operations.
• Experience supervising or managing armed personnel, including at least ten armed law enforcement officers with federal, state, local, or civilian law enforcement authority.
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• Strong knowledge of physical security, personnel security, emergency management, and resource protection principles.
• Familiarity with NASA security requirements, federal regulations, and government contracting environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Successful completion of background and drug screening.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills, including the ability to motivate and manage a high-performing workforce.
• Strong business acumen, including budgeting, resource planning, and operational management.
• Strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive briefings, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to analyze complex information, assess risk, and develop practical solutions.
• Skill in building collaborative relationships with customers, employees, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and other business applications.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, mission-critical environment requiring sound judgment and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and oversight of Protective Services operations, including security, emergency management, investigations, and command center functions.
• Ensure contractual performance objectives, service levels, and operational requirements are achieved.
• Develop and execute strategic plans, organizational objectives, and operational priorities aligned with NASA's mission and contract requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness, workforce performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, and mission excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and senior company representative for NASA leadership, Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives, and other government stakeholders.
• Build and maintain partnerships with customer organizations, law enforcement agencies, emergency management personnel, and community partners.
• Provide executive-level briefings, operational updates, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure customer requirements are understood, communicated, and executed across all functional areas.
• Direct and oversee physical security, personnel security, access control, emergency preparedness, and incident response operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, NASA, and company policies, regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee staffing strategies, workforce deployment, training programs, and performance management initiatives.
• Monitor operational metrics and implement corrective actions to maintain service excellence and mission readiness.
• Evaluate emerging risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect personnel, facilities, and critical assets.
• Develop, manage, and administer operating budgets while ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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