Protective Services Manager

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Protective Services Branch (PSB) for Accenture Federal Services (AFS) encompasses all Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Counterintelligence, Insider Threat, Risk Management, Badging, Construction Security, Guard Services and all Physical/Technical Security capabilities under the Security & Intelligence Directorate (S&). The branch is comprised of 10 widely dispersed full‑time equivalent (FTE) roles, with additional contract guards and technical security vendors supporting approximately 15K employees across more than two dozen locations domestically.

The manager serves as one of three Senior Program Managers under the S& and works in close collaboration with other AFS Functional partners such as Workplace, Information Technology (IT), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Legal, Human Resources (HR) and Marketing and Communications (MARCOM).

The manager will oversee daily operations and compliance in support of the protection of all AFS locations, personnel and operations in manner that meets or exceeds all government client obligations, industry standards and AFS policies. The manager will deliver programs that are proactive and preventative in nature, audit ready, and in full compliance with 32

CFR part 117
. Activities include facilitation and administration of the corporate Insider Threat Working Group (ITWG); executing direct support for AFS Business Continuity documentation, planning, and annual testing; execution of all Crisis Management planning, activities or events; accountability and recovery of AFS assets; conducting facility risk assessments; planning coordination and support for all secure‑area build‑out, renovations and construction security requirements; oversee lifecycle performance and O&M for all intrusion detection, badging, access control system, server applications and full‑scope CCTV operations;

as well as credentialing and facility access configuration IAW AFS standards and client requirements.

The manager will be responsible for all program documentation, metrics, budget planning, strategy and reporting, as well as development, evolution and automation of supporting workflows, applications and capabilities. The position requires routine reporting and engagement with key AFS leadership, USG CI personnel and corporate stakeholders on potential concerns, investigation and mitigation of insider threats. The candidate will be required to possess and maintain an active TS+ clearance and proper protection of privileged and confidential information.

The officer must be proficient at effective communication, influencing change, and able to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and requirements.

• Lead and execute a proactive, predictive and preventative security program for the mitigation of threats and protection of AFS personnel, information and facilities.

• Effective collaboration and coordination within S& other corporate function partners for successful business resiliency, continuity and compliance of AFS programs and client delivery.

• Implement and maintain tested, actionable, well‑coordinated and communicated crisis management, emergency action and access control plans.

• Ensure advance awareness, planning and preparation for all secure area (physical/technical) needs, construction security related requirements and client engagement for proper and successful client inspection,…