**Description**

The National Security Sector at Leidos is seeking an experienced Manager 2, Industrial Security to manage a portfolio of programs supporting one of our Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This is an opportunity to use your experience primarily leading a team and having oversight of SCI programs in support of our operations.

Primary Responsibilities

•This position will be responsible for the security oversight and management of the security program for multiple contracts. Implementing the industrial security program and ensuring company and customer security requirements are met.

•This position will interface with all levels of Leidos personnel and government officials to ensure contract security compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), Contract Security documents and Program Classification Guides.

•The applicant must possess the confidence to make critical security decisions concerning high value contracts and to implement security procedures that will prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities or information.

•Proven ability to apply risk mitigation in solving complex security challenges

•Provide clear guidance to company employees and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate.

•Provide day-to-day oversight and guidance to security personnel in relation to their security program(s), personnel clearance processing, program reviews, document control and security audits.

•Provide oversight and direction on security violation/infraction investigations & reports, receipt/dispatch/destruction/mail logs, visit certs, etc.

•Provide technical security experience in the following security disciplines: personnel, physical/industrial, computer investigations and operations.

•Prepare and disseminate security requirements, guidance, and procedures.

•Training security personnel on how to properly create and conduct SCI briefings relevant to specific program missions for program personnel.

•Collaborate with members of the DoD, IC and other officials as required to maintain knowledge and understanding of current security requirements.

•Provide guidance to security personnel on how to monitor, update and maintain personnel/program records (e.g. database and hardcopy) of security actions.

•Coordinate security initiatives or requirements with internal and external security offices and business areas.

•Interpret security policies on matters pertaining to processing, dissemination and controlling of classified material.

•Monitor and manage security operations and provide status reports and recommendations.

•Provide guidance on how to effectively build and maintain a security program to include how to create, manage and execute Security Awareness and CI training programs.

•Work closely and collaborate with internal and external managers to ensure understanding of program operations.

•Ability to work extended hours as required.

•Experience in Creating and Authoring Security Volumes for Request for Proposals.

Basic Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or master’s with 6 years of relevant experience required

•Minimum of 6-8 years of experience leading and managing CPSOs, CSSOs or FSOs to include experience administering and providing performance feedback, setting goals and approving timecards

•Experience managing multiple programs to include collaborating with site leadership, program leadership and members of the executive leadership team

•Ability to travel to security sites around the Washington, D.C. Metro Area

•Experience briefing large audiences on the security status of programs

•Requires deep knowledge of the security discipline to manage highly complex or specialized projects/process improvements

•Uses influence and expert knowledge in presenting solutions/approaches

•Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, other government regulations (e.g. Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), and Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs)

•Self-starter with ability to independently manage task

•Commitment to security - creating and delivering the highest value to customers

•Strong background utilizing Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

•Evaluate and interpret clearance decisions made by government customers

•Ability to interpret company and government security policies and apply them to program operations

•Strong understanding of Physical Security requirements of ICD 705 to meet contractual needs, experience with SCIF Buildouts from start to finish

•Proven ability to manage Sensitive Compartmented Information programs

•Thorough understanding and working experience with government and corporate security databases such as SIMS and SC

•Thorough experience mentoring security employees on how to consolidate SCI nomination packages for submission to customer. Experience reviewing SF 86s, Foreign Contact Forms and other supplemental forms

•Experience setting a standard for establishing the creation of initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings and refresher briefings, as appropriate

•Strong communication skills, both oral and written

•Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Poly

Preferred Qualifications:

•Experience managing large complex programs and teams geographically disbursed

•Experience building SCIFs to ICD 705 technical specifications

•Established relationship and partnership with government entities across the IC

•Current Industrial Security Certification FSO, CPSO or CSSO training/certificate(s)

•Experience training security personnel on developing and implementing security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and emergency action plans

•Knowledge of Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems

•Resourceful in solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities

•Member of Security Organizations/affiliations (e.g. ISWG or NCMS)

**Original Posting Date:**

2025-02-07

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

**Pay Range:**

Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00153045

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.