Senior Security Manager Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

Senior Security Manager (SSM) to support and strengthen our National Industrial Security Program in a possessing facility environment. This position demands a proactive and accountable security professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical, and compliance-focused setting, managing a team of security professionals in delivering a gold-standard program.

Responsibilities

The Senior Security Manager (SSM) is responsible for supporting the FSO in implementing and maintaining the organization's security program in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM). The SSM must ensure compliance with DCSA directives and serve as a critical partner in the execution of daily security operations. Key responsibilities include:

Security Program Management

• Supervise a team of security professionals delivering a gold-standard program.
• Ensure proper safeguarding and handling of classified materials, including storage, transmission, and destruction.
• Conduct and document required self-inspections and corrective actions plans in accordance with DCSA guidelines.
• Support and maintain a corporate wide facility's and branch offices.

Personnel Security

• Process and maintain personnel security clearances via DISS.
• Maintain records of cleared employees and manage reinvestigations and continuous vetting requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for initial, annual, special briefings, debriefings, and insider threat training.
• Maintain personnel records and briefings to ensure compliance.

Classified Material Control & Information Security

• Oversee receipt, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified information.
• Maintain accountability and control of all classified assets and records.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding standards including proper use of GSA-approved containers and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
• Manage secure storage containers and combinations; ensure proper accountability of classified holdings.
• Maintain access control logs, courier authorizations, and destruction certificates.
• Oversee secure communications and courier procedures.
• Handle responsibilities as a Designated Government Representative.

Insider Threat & Self-Inspections

• Support Insider Threat Program implementation and awareness activities.
• Assist with the planning, execution, and documentation of annual self-inspections and vulnerability assessments.

Classified Contract Support

• Track, manage, and create DD254s, classified contract requirements, and subcontractor security compliance.
• Coordinate with Program Managers to ensure facility and personnel security requirements align with contract deliverables.

Physical and Industrial Security

• Manage physical access controls, alarm systems, and visitor control procedures for classified spaces.
• Coordinate with IT to ensure security integrity of classified processing environments.
• Support SCIF/SAPF operations in compliance with applicable directives.
• Ensure physical protection of classified processing and storage areas; coordinate with facility maintenance and security vendors for IDS/Secure Area issues.
• Manage the alarm response protocols and ensure compliance with UL 2050 standards.

Compliance and Liaison

• Prepare reports, incident notifications, and required documentation in support of government and internal policies.

• Serve as the alternate point of contact with DCSA Industrial Security Representative (ISR).
• Prepare for and support DCSA security reviews and audits; respond to findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with group leaders, program managers, IT personnel, and cybersecurity to align security practices.

Security Education Training and Awareness

• Develop, conduct, and document recurring training for all cleared and uncleared personnel on security procedures, counterintelligence awareness, and operational security (OPSEC).
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with annual and caveat training certificate requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience 7+ years in industrial security with direct experience at a large fast-paced possessing contractor facility.
• Cogswell Award recipient, or a consistent track record of Superior and Commendable ratings for a large possessing facility.
• Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities training through CDSE.
• Effective leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency with DISS, NISS, SWFT, NBIS, SIMS CCURE, and other security related systems.
• In-depth understanding of the NISPOM, Insider Threat Program requirements, and industrial security best practices.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Alexandria, VA, Monday through Friday (5 days a week). This is a fully onsite role with no remote or hybrid options at this time.

Pay Range InformationAt SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $92,300.00/Yr. - USD $181,600.00/Yr.Employment Type: FULL_TIME