Operations Manager

Position Overview

The Operations Manager II will provide comprehensive support to the Sensitive Activities & Special Programs (SASP) Office within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)). The role requires expertise in managing operations, security, and administrative tasks in a highly sensitive environment, ensuring adherence to federal laws and regulations.

Work Location

Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors

• Operations Management:

• Ensure compliance with applicable publications and security standards.

• Serve as the Program Security Officer (PSO) and subject matter expert for special security and special access program support in SCIF/SAPF environments.

• Monitor access and compliance with physical and administrative security requirements.

• Security Coordination:

• Coordinate with the OUSD(I&S) Special Access Program Central Office, Special Security Office, Joint Staff, and Military Services security offices for guidance and resolution of security issues.

• Manage personnel clearance verifications, visit requests, and provide security briefings.

• Access Management:

• Initiate and coordinate Program Access Requests (PARS) and facilitate Alternate Compensatory Control Measure (ACCM) accesses.

• Update and maintain classified access management systems of record.

• Facility Coordination:

• Coordinate facility, equipment, communications, and IT needs specific to SCIF/SAPF requirements.

• Assist in developing and executing policies for safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral data.

• Incident Management:

• Identify and mitigate security incidents, developing response measures for government leadership.

• Identify and report vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to operational activities.

• Reporting and Documentation:

• Review, monitor, and report the status of action items, activities, and products using CATMS and JSAP systems.

• Facilitate the preparation for and assistance during required security inspections.

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management, preferably within a defense or intelligence environment.

• Experience in managing security operations and special access programs.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-stakes environment.
• Proficiency in managing classified information and understanding of security protocols.