Assistant Security Manager Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Applied Research Solutions has an immediate opening for an experienced Security Manager who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)/IN at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. 

AFLCMC/IN is headquartered at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH with units located at Tinker AFB, OK, Robins AFB, GA, Hanscom AFB, MA, Hill AFB, UT, Eglin AFB, FL.  The AFLCMC/IN mission is to engage and support AFLCMC programs, projects, technology development and development planning efforts in addressing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) supportability, and adversary/threat considerations in the form of Acquisition Intelligence (AI) support.  The AFLCMC/IN mission also enables linkages to the Air Force and Joint/National Intelligence Communities (IC), provides predictive battle space awareness to local force protection activities, and provides local/regional Special Security Office (SSO) support and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication Services (JWICS) access. 

Why Work with us?  

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide expert support for acquisition, physical, personnel, and documentation security in SCIFs and SAPFs, including briefings, reports, and full program lifecycle security.
• Report through the Base SSO and deliver daily oversight of special access facility security administration and management.
• Assist in establishing, accrediting, and maintaining SAP/SCI facilities, including fixed facility checklists, construction plans, accreditation requests, and ensuring current approvals.
• Develop and maintain security documentation such as Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, Security CONOPS, DD Form 254 reviews, and related documents per DoD/IC standards.
• Coordinate with the Intelligence Community and external agencies to support effective security management and program protection.
• Manage personnel security processes, including access verification, CAFNET/JPAS account administration, and maintenance of personnel security files.
• Establish and manage COMSEC accounts while ensuring adherence to special communications capabilities in SAP/SCI facilities.
• Develop and conduct SAP/SCI security education, training, and briefing programs, including support for Government tracking systems.
• Prepare for and support facility surveys, inspections, and audits; maintain records and implement corrective action plans as required.
• Serve as alternate Top Secret Control Officer and conduct entry/exit searches per guidance.
• Facilitate security working groups (SSWG/IPTs), develop meeting documentation, and integrate security requirements into contractual documents (SOWs, RFPs, CDRLs) and USAF Technical Orders.
• Maintain accountability of classified information through databases, inventories, audits, and compliance evaluations with Security Classification Guides.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Must be a US Citizen 
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of related experience required
• Must have knowledge and experience in the development of SCIF/SAPF certifications, System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Security Risk Analyses, Operations Security (OPSEC) Plans, Computer Certification and Accreditation, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasures Analyses 

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.