ensure strict compliance with government security policies, procedures, and requirements for Special Access Programs (SAPs)
safeguard highly sensitive information
ensure compliance with government and company regulations
foster a strong culture of security awareness across the enterprise
manage key internal and external relationships, including Government and industry stakeholders
serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and program teams
support implementation and compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), DoD SAP policy, NISPOM, and related security directives
develop, update, and enforce SAP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related security documentation
implement, monitor, and maintain security protocols for SAPs and other classified programs
manage all aspects of access control and visitor management for SAP facilities
conduct security briefings, debriefings, and recurring training for SAP personnel and visitors
maintain accurate and complete records for personnel security, visit requests, SAP documentation, and access logs
conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with DoD, NISPOM, ICD, and company security policies
support internal investigations addressing the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information under the NISP or customer‑supplied directives

Requirements

U.S. citizenship
Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
Ability to obtain and maintain SAP/SAR accesses
10+ years of relevant DoD/IC program security management experience
Demonstrated Special Access Program (SAP) experience, including hands‑on program security management
Extensive knowledge of SAP standards, policy processes, U.S. Government practices, and applicable security laws and regulations
Solid knowledge of DoD, NISPOM, and ICD security requirements and related policies
Experience managing ICD 705 facility projects and implementing ICD 705 standards for SAP facilities
Experience working directly with DoD and Service SAPCOs
Demonstrated experience with classified information handling, access control, and physical security
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records
Analytical mindset with effective problem‑solving skills and demonstrated ability for advanced conceptual thinking in complex and/or new situations
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

comprehensive benefits package to ensure our employees receive the work-life support they need
healthcare benefits
paid leave
retirement plans
insurance programs
education and training assistance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Special Access Programs (SAP)National Industrial Security Program (NISP)Intelligence Community Directives (ICD)DoD SAP policyNISPOMsecurity protocolsaccess controlclassified information handlingICD 705 standardssecurity audits

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solving skillsanalytical mindsetindependent workcollaborative workleadershiprelationship managementsecurity awareness

Certifications

Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility