Senior Manager, Investigations and Insider Threat

The Senior Manager, Investigations & Insider Threat leads the AV Security organization’s investigative function and insider threat risk management program. The role coordinates with Legal, People & Culture, Cybersecurity, and other stakeholders to ensure timely action and clear communication. Focus includes detection, assessment, and mitigation of internal actor risks while ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

• Lead and manage security internal investigations, including security incidents.
• Establish investigative standards, protocols, and case management processes.
• Ensure investigations are conducted in a timely, objective, and legally defensible manner.
• Partner with Legal, People & Culture, Cybersecurity, and Digital Business Technologies to coordinate investigative activities.
• Partner with Cybersecurity and Contracts to ensure timely regulatory reporting.
• Prepare executive‑level reports and briefings on investigative findings and trends.

• Develop, implement, and mature the organization’s insider threat program.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to trusted insiders, including employees, contractors, and partners.
• Establish monitoring, detection, and response capabilities aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., NISPOM, NIST, other U.S. Government guidance).
• Integrate behavioral, technical, and security data sources to enable proactive threat identification.
• Lead insider threat working groups and governance forums.
• Ensure the timely and seamless flow of relevant information to FSOs, CPSOs, and CSSOs.
• Prepare and provide documentation to FSOs, CPSOs, and CSSOs in support of DCSA and USG customer assessments.

• Ensure alignment with applicable regulations (e.g., 32 CFR 117, DFARS, NIST SP 800‑171, and other relevant standards).
• Maintain documentation, metrics, and audit readiness for government and internal reviews.
• Support incident response and crisis management activities as needed.

• Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing investigations and insider threat team.
• Provide training and awareness programs across the organization.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and security awareness.

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Security Studies, Intelligence, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8‑12+ years of experience in investigations, insider threat, security, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex investigations and managing sensitive cases.
• Experience developing or operating an insider threat program.
• Strong knowledge of legal considerations in workplace investigations.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefings.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET//SCI security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain special accesses, which may require polygraph.

• Experience in a cleared defense contractor or government environment.
• Familiarity with 32 CFR 117 (NISPOM rule), DCSA Insider Threat Program requirements, and NIST frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI).
• Strategic thinking and program development.
• Investigative rigor and critical analysis.
• Sound judgment and ethical decision‑making.
• Cross‑functional collaboration.
• Leadership and team development.

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), per ITAR definition.
• Locations:
  Arlington VA;
  Herndon VA;
  Germantown, MD;
  Simi Valley CA;
  Huntsville AL;
  Albuquerque NM.
• Reports To:
  
  Director, Corporate Risk & Intelligence.
• Clearance Required:
  
  Top Secret//SCI (TS/SCI).
• Salary range: $147,500 – $208,950.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown.

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Aero Vironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.