Program Manager Lead Security Specialist

Description

The PM Lead Security Specialist’s primary duties are to escort, represent the company, and consult with Bureau Security Office (BSO).

• Provide clearance and access expertise as well as technical direction to Security Specialists and State Department personnel assigned.
• Participate in implementing training program regarding clearance and access control.
• In addition to normal Security Specialist III duties, shall have full authority to represent Company in such matters as procedures, schedules, scheduling changes, employee assignments, performance assessment, reports and administration.
• This position is responsible for supervising all the Security Specialists assigned to SES-EX BSO.
• Manage collateral and Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) security policy.
• Evaluate and coordinate security access for the Department.
• In consultation with the Bureau Security Office (BSO), plan, develop, implement, and manage a variety of physical, information and personnel security programs of the Department (SES-EX /BSO).

Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

• Knowledge of IC databases of individuals eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Ability to multi-task efficiently, works in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and has a strong attention for detail.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Construction Surveillance Technician/Cleared American Guard Training (CST).
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite products including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Must have a current US Government Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (less than 4-1/2 years old) or be able to successfully complete a U.S. government administered Single Scope Background Investigation.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• 8-10 years of specialized experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong working knowledge of Federal government security policies and procedures such as the NISPOM, IC directives and other national and international security requirements.
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community (IC) policies and procedures.
• Bachelor’s Degree and specialized experience in counterintelligence, investigations, industrial security, dignitary/VIP protection, policy and security standard development, OPSEC, COMSEC, INFOSEC, security countermeasures programs, access system operations and management, personnel protection and protecting classified information, or as a regional desk officer.
• 4-6 years specialized experience.
• Must have a current US Government TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and be eligible for SCI access.

Benefits

Compensation details: 114000-119000 Yearly Salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance