Specialist Manager, Risk and Compliance Services (Annapolis Junction)

Deloitte•Baltimore, MD

158d•$114,600 - $191,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Deloitte’s GPS Security team as a Specialist Manager, Risk and Compliance Services, supporting classified security disciplines and programs across the Government & Public Services practice. In this role, you will provide leadership, governance, and oversight across classified operations, secure infrastructure, and compliance activities in highly regulated national security environments. The ideal candidate can balance strategic priorities with operational execution, manage risk, and advise stakeholders on mission-critical security matters. The Manager, Global Public Services (GPS) Security, is accountable for the governance and effective execution of classified security programs within Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) Practice. This role requires significant autonomy and responsibility, balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery, and managing risk in highly regulated national security environments. As a GPS Security Manager, you will provide oversight for classified operations and secure infrastructures, lead and mentor a high-performing security team, and advise firm and client leadership on mission-critical security matters. You will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with federal regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Experience leading classified security programs within federal or national security environments
In-depth knowledge of classified operations, security disciplines, client requirements, and national security frameworks such as NISPOM and the Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and other government agency specific policies and procedures
Demonstrated ability to operate independently, manage enterprise risk, and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Proven track record in building and sustaining high-performing security teams
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph required
5+ years combined education and relevant security management experience
Must be able to sit fully onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Occasional travel as business needs require

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to Partners, Principals, Managing Directors (PPMDs), GPS leadership, and client stakeholders on business advisory, security compliance, and classified operations.
Develop and implement security strategies that align with GPS objectives, national security mandates, and firm-wide risk management.
Oversee governance of classified programs, ensuring consistent application of security policies, standards, and controls.
Identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise-level risks related to classified operations and secure infrastructure.
Translate complex regulatory and operational requirements into actionable recommendations for decision-makers.
Ensure security compliance and operational effectiveness across all classified engagements within scope of responsibility.
Execute and manage accreditation of secure facilities, personnel security, security awareness education and training, information technology systems, and all security disciplines and processes supporting classified work.
Lead inspections, audits, and remediation activities in accordance with classified regulatory requirements.
Design and implement scalable security solutions that enable business growth while maintaining robust security compliance and controls.
Perform as GPS Security client specific security authority in discussions on achieving and maintaining security compliance in the interest of national security, and secure infrastructure utilization.
Advise firm and client leadership on classified security operations, risk awareness, and mitigation management.
Lead, mentor, and develop team leads and members supporting classified security programs.
Set performance expectations, foster accountability, and model Deloitte leadership behaviors.
Contribute to talent strategy, workforce and workload planning, and professional development for GPS Security staff.
Manage competing priorities across multiple stakeholder teams and classified projects to maintain delivery excellence.
Proactively address workload balance, staffing capacity, resource allocation, and operational risks to ensure mission success.
Drive continuous improvement in security processes, controls, and program execution.