Security Manager - Bowie, Maryland

Employer: Institute for Defense Analyses
Location: Bowie, Maryland, United States
Job ID : 2015-2421
Close Date : 6/3/2015
Overview:

In accordance with applicable (Director Central Intelligence Directive) DCID Security and IDA/CCS standards and practices, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of physical security integrity and operations within the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), and for serving as the Contractor
Special Security Officer (CSSO) for the IDA/CCS facility with the responsibility for entire security portfolio; physical,  personnel, information, and industrial.  Formulates and recommends appropriate security policy matters to CCS management.  Actively participates in employment, training and discipline of Security employees.

 

Responsibilities:

1. Develops and implements procedures for the provision of physical security of classified information and for the physical protection of employees, assets, and property.  Assesses vulnerabilities and provides options and recommendations for alterations, improvements and security integrity.
2. Administers special security actions; investigates security violations including all internal required inquiries, oversees visitor control, prepares and provides briefings, approves and provides security training, coordinates the submission of all clearances and manages the transmission of clearances for IDA staff, visiting government representatives and the representatives of other industrial SCI facilities.
3. Supports and implements pertinent National and Sponsor directives; provides technical guidance and direction on all special security and risk manners.
4. Administers all COMSEC programs, ensuring protection, determining and enforcing access to appropriate individuals based on clearance level and need to know.  Briefs staff members when appropriate.  Safeguards, accounts for, and maintains all COMSEC materials; those received, distributed, shipped and stored.  Conducts inventories on COMSEC materials including hardware, keying materials, and maintenance manuals.  Reports to applicable NSA offices of Records.  Maintains COMSEC accounts and records.
5. Responsible for the operation and security of the Sensitive Compartmented Information facilities (SCIF) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs.  Conducts SCIF self-inspections in preparation for security audits.
6. Oversees document control, managing the processing and life cycle of all materials, while coordinating the distribution of sponsor related materials.  Ensures that the proper logging, classification, authorization checks, and tracking systems are in place and followed.
7. Coordinates with division management and project leaders to ensure SCI tasks are supported and completed as directed by project sponsors.
8. Interviews, selects, and recommends for hire security personnel, conducts performance reviews, recommends disciplinary actions as needed and resolves problems and discrepancies.
9. Maintains effective independent liaison with management and executive personnel in appropriate government and industrial organizations.
10. Works with IDA/CCS leadership in addressing cross-functional issues and concerns.  Works with the IDA Contracting Officer Representative on the preparation of the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD 254) for the IDA contract and IDA classified subcontracts.
11. Compiles data and formulates the annual budget for the Security Department’ provides appropriate financial management for all security related functions.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and six years’ experience or High school diploma and ten years’ experience in special security and communications security environments to include interpreting and applying DCID, ICD, NISPOM and other Intelligence Community and DoD Security Policies and Practices.
• Must have extensive knowledge of building, accrediting and managing secure facilities across the IC Community.
• Supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally with all levels of staff and outside personnel.
• Demonstrated experience working in teams and/or matrix environment.
• Ability to manage sensitive projects and coordinate activities within deadlines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearance.

IDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic characteristic or any other legally protected condition or characteristic.

How to Apply 

https://jobs-ida.icims.com/jobs/2421/security-manager/job