Director of Security Security Clearance

Position: Director of Security with Security Clearance
Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Director of Security to lead and oversee the company’s Security Program. 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. Primary Responsibilities
* Provide security oversight and management for multiple contracts, ensuring proper implementation of the industrial security program and full compliance with company and customer requirements.

* Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of security professionals.

* Coordinate with ARS/ASRC Federal personnel and government officials at all levels to ensure compliance with NISPOM, Contract Security documents and Program Classification Guides.

* Exercise sound judgement in making critical security decisions for high-value contracts and implement procedures to prevent unauthorized access to facilities or information.

* Apply effective risk-mitigation strategies to address complex security challenges.

* Provide clear guidance to company employees and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate.

* Deliver day-to-day oversight and direction to security personnel regarding program operations, personnel clearance processing, program reviews, document control and security audits.

* Oversee investigations and reporting related to security violations or infractions, including receipt/dispatch/destruction logs, mail logs and visit certifications.

* Provide expertise across personnel security, physical/industrial security, computer security, investigations and operations.

* Prepare and disseminate security requirements, guidance, and procedures.

* Guide security personnel on maintaining accurate and compliant personnel and program records and interpreting policies related to processing, dissemination and control of classified material.

* Collaborate closely with program managers, functions and management to ensure understanding of program operations.

* Develop Security Volumes for Request for Proposals. Basic Qualifications
* Must be a US citizen

* Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

* Bachelor’s degree and/or 8+ years of relevant experience.

* Experience managing multiple programs to include collaborating with leadership, program leadership and other functions.

* Experience in briefing on the security status of programs.

* Extensive knowledge of the security discipline, including managing complex projects and process improvements.

* Ability to influence and present solutions/approaches.

* Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, other government regulations (e.g. Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), and Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs) as well as customer specific policies and directives.

* Self-starter capable of independently managing tasks.

* Commitment to security and delivering the highest value to customers.

* Strong background utilizing Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

* Ability to interpret company and government security policies and apply them to program operations.

* Strong understanding of Physical Security requirements of ICD 705 to meet contractual needs, experience with SCIF Buildouts from start to finish.

* Proven ability to manage Sensitive Compartmented Information programs.

* Experience setting a standard for establishing the creation of initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings…