Manager, Industrial Security

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Job Title: Manager Industrial Security
Job Code: 25332
Job Location: Plano TX
Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:
As the Industrial Security Manager you will leverage your expertise in DoD Collateral and SAP security policies procedures and government regulations to lead and ensure the successful execution of program security requirements. In this role youll serve as a key point of contact for ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117) JFAN and other applicable directives.

Primary responsibilities include supporting classified programs by managing Government Contract DD254s and collaborating closely with program management engineering teams contracts personnel and support staff. The successful candidate will also support DoD customer programs through key processes such as conducting suitability interviews for candidates and employees assigned to cleared positions overseeing clearance processing and providing expert guidance on Program Protection Plans and physical security reviews.

Additional duties involve managing COMSEC material having a foundational understanding of Cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) protocols and addressing complex security challenges with practical compliant solutions. The Security Lead will also be responsible for building and refining Personnel Security procedures with a focus on capturing meaningful metrics related to cleared personnel.

This position includes training security staff on customer-driven processes tracking reportable incidents foreign travel and life events managing visit authorizations and serving as a trusted resource for both internal teams and customers on all security-related matters.

Essential Functions:

Successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills intermediate computing skills to include a basic understanding of database management have excellent verbal and written communications skills and a thorough understanding of the major industrial security functions. The successful candidate will:
Develop and apply local policies and procedures required to manage Department of Defense (DoD) & Special Access programs and to protect classified information and resources in accordance with government directives.
Act as a technical authority in interpreting and applying classification guidance for assigned programs.
Communicate security policies procedures counterintelligence news and applicable information to keep employees up to date with potential security changes and implementation.
Develop relationships through effective communications with our external customers (Government Associate Defense Contractors Subcontractors former employees) and our internal leadership peers and customers.
Manage and control classified information and material within Restricted Open Storage and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs).
Ensure adequate secure storage and workspaces for customers conduct annual inventory of accountable classified material ensure proper destruction of classified materials per customer controls.
Develop security plans and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials documents and equipment in support of current contracts and in response to RFPs in the pursuit of new business.
Present specific program briefings debriefings and refresher training for program personnel.
Investigate security violations and infractions preparing reports as required and communicating with DoD Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Representatives when necessary.
Protect Personal Identifiable Information (PII) with a high level of trust and sensitivity.
Create and maintain all Personnel Security related policies procedures and forms.
Manage the clearance Pre-Screening/suitability process; required to meet with potential new-hires and conduct security baseline interviews against the adjudicative guidelines and make autonomous recommendations to hiring managers/recruiters for suitability.
Provide direction to the Security team in resolving issues encountered during the processing of cases relative to adverse information and must use discretion if/when reported adverse information must be conveyed to government.
Act independently on projects and coordinate with corporate management and peers to drive change and implement continuity.
Collaborate with government security counterparts when provided with new government directives and policy notes. Subject must plan and implement government policy to security management program management internal security staff and cleared employees.
Generate necessary reports to support Program Management on cleared staff sponsorship; on-off/boarding for classified programs supporting staffing needs.
Receive review and submit cleared employee reports related to reportable life events security incidents and foreign travel. Upon review must make decision whether reported event needs further review/action from management and/or counterintelligence team.
Provide direction and guidance to members of the Personnel Security Team to ensure that the security clearance foreign travel and incident reporting processes are efficient and timely.

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Active Top Secret clearance.
Must possess a current adjudicated Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

Preferred Skillsets:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel) and Outlook.
Experience using DISS SIMS and various DoD and IC personnel security databases.
Familiarity with NISPOM ICD 503 and 705 and DODM 5205.07.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Self-motivated hands-on and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Efficient proactive and collaborative team player.

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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