Program Security Manager

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Job Description Summary: The Program Security Manager is the single point of contact for all program security activities within a designated program office or customer business unit, while providing support to strategic initiatives across the Security Department. Initiate and mature security, business development and program management working relationships across Programs and Engineering that will lead to fulfillment of current and future business objectives. Ensure that security is a key element in business decisions made by the program office. Integrate security in the strategic objective in concert with establishing security as an integral part of the Program Management Team from initiation of business capture strategies, the proposal phase, through program execution.

Job Description

• Act as the single point of contact for all program office security activities.
• Initiate and mature security, business development and program management working relationships for National Industrial Security Program (NISP) activities across Programs and Engineering that will lead to fulfillment of current and future business objectives.
• Ensure that security is a key element in all program office business decisions.
• Integrate security in the strategic objective in concert with establishing security as an integral part of the Program Management Team from initiation of business capture strategies, the proposal phase, through program execution.
• Duties include: coordination with the program office’s Program Protection Team, liaison with a diverse customer and supplier base, senior leadership, program management, and business development; interpretation of contractual requirements and interpretation of government and corporate policies to ensure compliance and resolve areas of conflict.
• Direct studies as well as overseeing the implementation of federal security regulations that apply to classified programs.
• Coordinate with government agencies to obtain rulings, interpretations and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations.
• Direct the preparation of manuals outlining regulations, the establishment of procedures for handling, storing a record keeping of program office activities.
• Administer program Security Classification Guides (SCG), including development of SCG training for employee awareness.
• Conduct detailed review of contractual documentation (e.g. Prime/Subcontract DD 254, CDRLs, SCG, etc.) and implement processes, procedures, and plans to ensure compliance.
• Develop and manage comprehensive, security focused training tools.
• Organize secure area policies and administration across all program office areas.

Skills/Abilities

• Understanding of the NISPOM and other industrial security standards.
• Knowledge of general physical, information and classification management systems associated with DOD environments.
• Able to be a strategic thinker and visionary in applying government guidelines.
• Possess business development and project management skills.
• Contract management abilities including review, preparation, and generation of contract security documentation (e.g. DD 254s, etc.).
• Knowledgeable in program management.
• Able to tailor a security program to support business needs.Able to create the security infrastructure for a large business.

Education Bachelor's Degree in security administration or related study required.

Experience 3-5 years of experience in a DoD, DoE or other industrial Security program. Experience working with Government sponsor and/or defense contractor.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Current in scope Top Secret security clearance is required.

Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $245,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

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