Security Manager Security Clearance

Position: Security Manager with Security Clearance
Company Overview: ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary ANSER is seeking a Security Manager to lead and administer a comprehensive security program supporting sensitive government and defense operations within a cleared contractor environment. You will serve as the primary security point of contact for the supported program, facility, or contract and is responsible for ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), federal, and customer security requirements.

This position may be located at Camp Smith, HI OR Pearl Habor-Hickam, HI. Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Manage the overall security program for a TS/SCI-cleared contractor environment, including personnel, physical, information, operational, and communications security functions.
* Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, SOPs, and internal controls aligned with government and customer requirements.
* Administer personnel security activities, including clearance processing, access determinations, visit requests, onboarding/offboarding, indoctrinations, debriefings, and records management.
* Utilize DISS and other authorized systems to process personnel security actions and maintain accurate security records.
* Manage badging, visitor control, escort procedures, access rosters, credentials, and accountability measures for controlled facilities and restricted areas.
* Oversee physical security operations for SCIFs, secure work spaces, and classified environments, including alarms, intrusion detection systems, CCTV, and secure storage controls.
* Conduct inspections, self-assessments, audits, and compliance reviews; identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
* Investigate security incidents, violations, and breaches and coordinate required reporting and follow-up actions.
* Deliver security education and awareness training related to classified handling, insider threat awareness, reporting requirements, and physical security procedures.
* Support COMSEC and INFOSEC functions, including inventories, classified media controls, accountability procedures, and secure handling requirements.
* Coordinate with ISSM/ISSO personnel, IT teams, and program leadership to align security controls across personnel, physical, and information systems domains.
* Support emergency response, continuity planning, incident response, and threat-awareness activities.
* Serve as the primary liaison with government security offices, customer security representatives, inspectors, and contracting officials.
* Support contract startups, transitions, and facility activation efforts by establishing security processes and validating operational readiness.
* Prepare security reports, metrics, briefings, and status updates related to inspections, incidents, training, and compliance activities.

Required Qualifications
* Active TS/SCI security clearance
* Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
* 8+ years of security experience supporting cleared government, defense, intelligence, or contractor environments, including experience in a lead or senior-level role.
* Experience managing personnel security functions, including clearance processing, access control, visit requests, indoctrinations/debriefings, badging, and incident reporting.
* Experience managing physical security programs for classified or restricted facilities, including access control, visitor management, alarms, and secure storage.
* Working knowledge of TS/SCI security processes, including eligibility verification, access…