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How much do scif manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for scif manager in the United States is $31.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $42.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by a SCIF Manager and how can they be addressed?

SCIF Managers often face challenges related to maintaining strict security protocols while ensuring the facility remains efficient and operational. This includes staying current with evolving government regulations, managing secure access for authorized personnel, and coordinating with IT and physical security teams. Proactive communication, regular compliance training, and thorough documentation can help address these challenges. Building strong relationships with security officers and facility users also ensures issues are identified and resolved quickly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a SCIF Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) Manager, you need a solid understanding of security protocols, facility management, and compliance with federal regulations such as ICD 705, often supported by a relevant security clearance. Familiarity with access control systems, alarm monitoring software, and security documentation tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, integrity, and excellent organizational skills help ensure strict adherence to security standards. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining the safety, integrity, and compliance of classified environments.

What is the difference between Scif Manager vs Lab Manager?

AspectScif ManagerLab Manager
CredentialsSecurity clearance, scientific or technical backgroundRelevant degree, management experience
Work EnvironmentSecure, classified facilities (SCIFs)General laboratories, research centers
Industry UsageGovernment, defense, intelligenceAcademic, healthcare, industrial labs

While both roles involve managing laboratory or secure facilities, a Scif Manager specializes in overseeing classified environments with security protocols, whereas a Lab Manager handles general laboratory operations. The Scif Manager requires security clearances and experience with sensitive information, making their role more specialized in secure environments.

What are SCIF Managers?

SCIF Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the operations, security, and compliance of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs). They ensure that these secure areas meet all regulatory standards for protecting classified information, manage access controls, and coordinate with security personnel to maintain strict protocols. SCIF Managers also handle inspections, incident response, and training for facility users, making them critical to national security operations.
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Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Firefly Aerospace

Cedar Park, TX • On-site

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Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Firefly Aerospace rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 61 rated aerospace companies


Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

Fireflys industrial security program is growing, and were building a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about their craft and eager to contribute to our long-term vision!

The Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) is responsible for developing, implementing, supervising, and maintaining the security program for Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Intelligence Community (IC) programs. In this role you will support the Director of Security with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, customers, and investors. You will assist in the management of multiple activities in support of both classified launch campaigns and space vehicle development. In this role you will be addressing all security and program related requirements across the spectrum of security disciplines including physical, information, personnel, operations security (OPSEC) and launch/spacecraft integration security. The CPSO must have substantial security-related experience and knowledge of government security regulations, manuals, and processes, including those outlined in the 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD-704, 705, etc.), DoD 5205.07, and other applicable manuals. The CPSO will be up to date on current and changing ICD and Tempest requirements.

This position is based out of the Firefly Aerospace facility in Cedar Park, TX on a full-time basis

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform SCIF maintenance functions to include access control management, SCIF procedural training, daily end of the day checks.
  • Act as Construction Security Manager during SCIF builds coordinate approvals with customer and work with internal and external teams to execute.
  • Interface with customers and ensure compliance for TSCIF solutions.
  • Investigate security incidents and violations; prepare reports, make specific recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
  • Author, implement, support, and enforce comprehensive security plans and establish procedures for the handling, storing, and transportation of program assets (i.e., Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Program Protection Plan (PPP), Construction Security Plan (CSP), and Fixed Facility Checklists (FFC)).
  • Implement all security requirements for IC and DoD programs under purview to ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and relevant DoD and IC policies and directives.
  • Manage document control and program asset management and accountability, preparing and handling incoming and outgoing classified material, destruction, trusted downloads, and general routine security items and oversight.
  • Execute the security self-inspection program as well as the actions required to correct deficiencies and improve the overall security posture of company.
  • Lead IC Security Assessments.
  • Perform aspects of personnel security (PERSEC) to include validation of access requirements, review and submission of investigative requests and nomination packages, and indoctrinations.
  • Ensure personnel security records within your cognizance are accurately maintained in both internal and official government systems of record, i.e., DISS, JADE, TALON/SCT.
  • Assist with the management of classified information systems.
  • Support Business Development by providing security support for proposals.
  • Physical security responsibilities for secure areas, including ability to respond to and investigate after-hour alarms or on-call assignments when necessary.
  • Provide indirect supervision and training of less experienced security staff members.
  • Perform other security-related duties as assigned or required by program needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Must be a US Citizen with a current/active TS/SCI and be willing and able to pass a polygraph.
  • Bachelors degree and 5+ years of IC and DoD security experience showing increasing levels of responsibility. Plus experience with SCIF management as either a CPSO or in a supporting role. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF).
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of NISPOM, SAP, SCI, and related security regulations.
  • In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Scattered Castle, DISS, NBIS, NISS, Talon, and other security related databases.
  • Experience with and understanding of DD 254s.
  • Must be a team player, confident in your ability and able to contribute to the overall growth of the security team.
  • Strong understanding of the security procedures and security clearance process and ability to resolve security and/or clearance problems effectively.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of management.

Desired

  • Experience as a COMSEC Manager or maintaining COMSEC accounts.
  • A self-driven and results-oriented individual capable of working multiple tasks concurrently while maintaining the ability to articulate and present intelligent, decisive, and risk-managed security recommendations and decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Completion of Government Launch Security training program.
  • Experience developing and executing program protection strategies for existing and developing NISP, SAR, and/or SCI programs.
  • Experience with SCIF construction and ICD 705 Technical Specification.
  • Ability to manage large projects or processes that span outside of immediate job area.

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.


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