Journeyman Security Manager

We are seeking a qualified Journeyman Security Manager to provide comprehensive Acquisition Security support to the Directorate's Security Division and Weapon System Program Offices. This position supports the capabilities planning/pre-acquisition, acquisition, development, production, and sustainment phases of various equipment and weapon systems within the defense acquisition management system. The role requires participation on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), conducting security site surveys for Foreign Military Sales cases, and ensuring compliance with ITAR and export control regulations. This position requires an active security clearance.

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 administrative, Acquisition Security, Personnel Security, Information Protection (IP), Industrial Security, Information Security, Physical Security, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), Operations Security (OPSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), and International Program Security support
• Participate on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and related acquisition activities
• Analyze security problems, define alternative solutions, and provide recommendations
• Write detailed security reports and accomplish specifically assigned work per task orders
• Conduct security site surveys in support of Foreign Military Sales cases requiring foreign travel and interaction with foreign customers
• Ensure compliance with U.S. State Department ITAR regulations (22 CFR Parts 120-130), Arms Export Control Act, and Defense Trade Security Initiatives
• Obtain and maintain Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) with foreign nations as required
• Support Program Protection Planning efforts throughout acquisition lifecycle phases
• Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external personnel
• Work independently applying proper security procedures and processes
• Problem solve and troubleshoot security situations to develop successful outcomes
• Interface with Program Office and Staff Level personnel
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Active Secret security clearance
• Must be a US Citizen
• Knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform acquisition security tasks
• Ability to work independently and apply proper security procedures and processes
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities for security situations
• Experience with defense acquisition management system processes
• Knowledge of ITAR regulations and export control compliance
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes preferred
• Ability to travel internationally for security site surveys
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience interfacing with Program Office and Staff Level personnel
• Knowledge of defense contracting and acquisition processes

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience with Weapon System Program Offices
• Experience with International Program Security
• Knowledge of Defense Trade Security Initiatives
• Familiarity with foreign government information handling procedures
• Experience with Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA)
• Background in defense industry contracting
• Experience with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Knowledge of defense acquisition lifecycle phases

Required Training/Certifications (Any and/or all may be required to be complete within 2 years)

• Level 1 Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (DCSA SPeD Program)
• Defense Information System for Security (DISS) account
• Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNeT) account
• ACQ 1010 - Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management
• ACQ 160 - Program Protection Planning Awareness
• ENG 260 - Program Protection for Practitioners
• CLC 107 - OPSEC in Contracts
• AFLCMC/IP hosted Program Protection course for Security Specialists
• AFLCMC/IP Program Protection Planning Practitioners Course (P4C)
• 16 - OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DOD Employees and Contractors
• Air Force Identity Management Course

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree 10 years experience in security/technical discipline, with 3 years in DoD OR 10 years project assistance, administrative assistance, or similar experience in public, military, non-profit, or private sectors OR 15 years directly related experience with proper certifications, with 5 years in DoD

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.