(511) 5.5 Operations Manager I

Operations Manager I

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Position Overview

The Operations Manager I will provide comprehensive operational support to the HUMINT & Sensitive Activities Directorate within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)). This role requires managing operations, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and supporting the strategic objectives of the directorate.

Work Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors

Operational Management:

• Ensure strict adherence to applicable publications, laws, and regulations.
• Develop and maintain effective quality control programs to ensure services are performed to the highest standards.

Security Coordination:

• 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.

Access and Compliance Management:

• Monitor access to SCIF/SAPF and ensure compliance with physical and administrative security requirements.
• Coordinate personnel clearance verifications, visit requests, and provide security briefings for visitors and meetings.

Program 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 Equipment Coordination:

• Coordinate facility, equipment, communications, and IT needs specific to SCIF/SAPF requirements.
• Prepare for and assist during required security inspections.

Policy and Procedure Development:

• Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral data in support of DoD and federal interagency operations.
• Review, monitor, and report the status of action items, activities, and products using the CATMS and JSAP systems.

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Minimum of 3 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 interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in managing classified information and understanding of security protocols.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-stakes environment.

AAP Statement

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