Senior Manager, Investigations and Insider Threat

AeroVironment

Senior Manager leading security investigations and insider threat risk management at AeroVironment. Coordinating with various stakeholders for compliance and action on internal threats.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeArlington • Alabama, California, Maryland, New Mexico, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $147,500 - $208,950 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage security internal investigations, including security incidents
Establish investigative standards, protocols, and case management processes
Ensure investigations are conducted in a timely, objective, and legally defensible manner
Partner with Legal, People & Culture, Cybersecurity, and Digital Business Technologies to coordinate investigative activities
Partners with Cybersecurity and Contracts to ensure timely regulatory reporting
Prepare executive-level reports and briefings on investigative findings and trends
Develop, implement, and mature the organization's insider threat program
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to trusted insiders, including employees, contractors, and partners
Establish monitoring, detection, and response capabilities aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., NISPOM, NIST, other U.S. Government guidance)
Integrate behavioral, technical, and security data sources to enable proactive threat identification
Lead insider threat working groups and governance forums
Ensure the timely and seamless flow of relevant information to FSOs, CPSOs, and CSSOs
Prepare and provide documentation to FSOs, CPSOs, and CSSOs in support of DCSA and USG customer assessments
Ensure alignment with applicable regulations (e.g., 32 CFR 117, DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, and other relevant standards)
Maintain documentation, metrics, and audit readiness for government and internal reviews
Support incident response and crisis management activities as needed
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing investigations and insider threat team
Provide training and awareness programs across the organization
Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and security awareness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Security Studies, Intelligence, or related field (Master's preferred)
8 -12+ years of experience in investigations, insider threat, security, or related discipline
Demonstrated experience leading complex investigations and managing sensitive cases
Experience developing or operating an insider threat program
Strong knowledge of legal considerations in workplace investigations
Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefings
Ability to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET//SCI security clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain special accesses, which may require polygraph

Benefits

Comp & perks

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision
401K with company matching
a 9/80 work schedule
paid holiday shutdown

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Hard Skills & Tools

investigationsinsider threat programrisk assessmentmonitoring capabilitiesdetection capabilitiesresponse capabilitiesregulatory reportingdocumentationaudit readinessincident response

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationdiscretionprofessionalismintegrityaccountabilityteam buildingtrainingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeTOP SECRET//SCI security clearancespecial accesses