Security Program Manager

SSI • Washington, DC

16h

About The Position

SSI is seeking an experienced Security Program Manager to support a new Navy contract in Washington DC starting in late 2026.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee and manage all security requirements for a medium sized program to include compliance with DoD and service regulations.
Manage personnel security clearances (PCLs), including initiating, processing, and maintaining clearances
Experience understanding US Government contracts (containing Security Requirements) within DOD
Conduct security briefings, annual training, and foreign travel reporting for cleared personnel
Utilize security systems such as DISS, NISS, NBIS to manage personnel security records
Handle onboarding and offboarding of cleared personnel, ensuing compliance with debriefing and clearance transfer protocols as well as ensuring proper language in employment agreements and independent contractor agreements
Maintain and update security policies to ensure compliance with DoD, DCSA, and other relevant agencies
Serve as the primary liaison with DCSA, government security officials, and other relevant agencies
Prepare reports and records for management team as needed
Prepare for and manage security audits, inspections, and self-assessments

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Experience: 15 years professional experience in IT and security management
• Experience in a security management role within the DoD, Intelligence Community, or a cleared contractor environment
• Experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) is highly preferred
• Experience understanding US Government contracts (containing Security Requirements) within DOD

Nice To Haves

• Education: Master’s degree in related field
• Experience: 20 years’ professional experience in IT and security management
• Managing a comprehensive industrial security program, including hands-on use of DISS and NBIS for personnel clearances, acting as a Facility Security Officer (FS) in compliance with NISPOM requirements, authoring DD Form 254s, supporting Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) efforts, and successfully managing DCSA security reviews

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all security requirements for a medium sized program to include compliance with DoD and service regulations.
• Manage personnel security clearances (PCLs), including initiating, processing, and maintaining clearances
• Conduct security briefings, annual training, and foreign travel reporting for cleared personnel
• Utilize security systems such as DISS, NISS, NBIS to manage personnel security records
• Handle onboarding and offboarding of cleared personnel, ensuing compliance with debriefing and clearance transfer protocols as well as ensuring proper language in employment agreements and independent contractor agreements
• Maintain and update security policies to ensure compliance with DoD, DCSA, and other relevant agencies
• Serve as the primary liaison with DCSA, government security officials, and other relevant agencies
• Prepare reports and records for management team as needed
• Prepare for and manage security audits, inspections, and self-assessments

Benefits

• SSI offers a generous array of benefits including: Employee Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Insurance Plans, 60% paid premium for dependents.
• SSI provides Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability benefits at no cost.
• SSI employees receive 24 paid days off in the first year on board.
• We also provide Military Leave benefits, a 401(k) Retirement Plan, education assistance, Personal Technology Refresh and Employee Referral bonuses.
• Positions subject to Service Contract Act (SCA) have benefits provided as required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager