Manager - Security Professional (FSO) (Sign On Bonus Potential)

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At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

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Overview:

The Manager – Security Professional (FSO), is a critical member of CAES’ Missile Systems division. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) requirements for cleared industry. The selected candidate will serve as the Manager - FSO for a cleared facility with safeguarding capability, and will interface with CAES stakeholders, industry, and government representatives to clarify and interpret requirements and resolve security issues.

This position requires a security professional who must be able to operate independently, display excellent judgement and decision-making ability, and have a well-rounded understanding of industrial security and other security disciplines required to administer a compliant and effective security program.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Facility Security Officer for a cleared facility.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for industrial, physical, operational, and personnel security at the assigned facility.
• Coordinate with program managers, engineering staff, facility leadership, site security, and other personnel to deliver effective and compliant security services in support of national security programs.
• Serve as security SME throughout the contract life cycle, advising on security considerations during RFP, award, extension, modification, and closeout phase.
• Process and maintain records for classified contracts (DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification) held or conducted at the facility.
• Coordinate personnel security clearance requirements with various government entities, from initial application to re-investigation and incident reporting.
• Coordinate required security education for cleared employees, including initial security briefings, annual refresher, caveat, and other specialized training through an automated training system.
• Coordinate shipping and packaging of classified materials in accordance with government regulations.
• Maintain an Information Security Management System database used for contracts management, facility metrics, classified inventory, compliance data, personnel security management, and training records.
• Maintain government systems of record on behalf of the facility, including NISS, DISS, NBIS, etc.
• Participate in various government security reviews, conduct and document government-required self-inspections, and implement any corrective actions identified.
• Assist with the development, construction and government approval of Open Storage Areas and restricted areas in support of classified contracts.
• Assign and control access to Open Storage Areas and restricted areas through regular combination changes and maintenance of GSA-approved locks, security containers, and alarm systems.
• Conduct and assist in formal investigations into security violations, incidents, and possible or suspected compromises of classified information.
• Report foreign visitors to the facility to government agencies and schedule debriefings, as required.
• Provide foreign travel briefings and debriefings, facilitate cleared employees with foreign travel reporting requirements.
• Participate in various compliance standardization teams throughout the Government Security Compliance (GSC) organization.
• Liaise with Export Compliance officers to ensure compliance with EAR and ITAR regulations.Serve as a member of professional security organization NCMS, represent CAES in local chapter meetings.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Associate’s degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in a DOD or other industrial security program; or, related professional roles with security, compliance and/or data protection related scope and responsibility.
• 5+ years' experience in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
• 2+ years' experience in a supervisory/management/team lead role.
• Thorough understanding of NISPOM requirements.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
• The ability to gain and maintain Active Secret Clearance.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Educational background that includes a focus in security, compliance and/or criminal justice desired.
• Completion of CDSE Facility Security Officer (FSO) Course.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD security regulations and/or 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule.
• Experience as COMSEC Manager or Alternate COMSEC Manager.
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification.
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or other CDSE Professional Certification.
• DoD Security Manager’s Course.
• Experience with SIMS and/or Access Commander security management system.
• Membership with NCMS or other security professional organizations.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $210,000 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

Employment Transparency:

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.