Operations Manager III

Operations Manager III

Intelligence/Intel Community

Washington, DC • Full-Time/Regular

The Operations Manager III will work as a contractor to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)) Sensitive Activities & Special Programs (SASP).

Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership:
• Oversee and manage daily operations within the Influence and Perception Management Office, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective quality control programs to ensure services are performed to the highest standards.
• Security and Compliance:
• Identify and mitigate security incidents, developing response measures for government leadership.
• Serve as the Program Security Officer (PSO) and subject matter expert for special security and special access program support in SCIF and SAPF environments.
• Coordination and Management:
• Monitor access to SCIF/SAPF and ensure compliance with physical and administrative security requirements.
• Coordinate with the OUSW(I&S) Special Access Program Central Office, Special Security Office, Joint Staff, and Military Services security offices for guidance and resolution of security-related issues.
• Program and Policy Management:
• Initiate and coordinate Program Access Requests (PARS) and facilitate Alternate Compensatory Control Measure (ACCM) accesses.
• Update and maintain classified access management systems of record.
• Facility and Resource Management:
• Coordinate facility, equipment, communications, and IT needs specific to SCIF/SAPF requirements.
• Prepare for and assist during required security inspections.
• Strategic Planning and Reporting:
• Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral data in support of DoW and federal interagency operations.
• Review, monitor, and report the status of action items, activities, and products using the CATMS and JSAP systems.

*This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, preferably within a defense or intelligence environment.
• Experience in managing security operations and special access programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-stakes environment.
• Proficiency in managing classified information and understanding of security protocols.

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status