Senior Security Specialist - Merrimack NH

Job Description

Join BAE Systems' award-winning security team at Electronic Systems (ES) as a Senior Security Specialist. This critical role provides centralized administrative and operational support for the entire ES Security function, ensuring the seamless execution of business processes across more than sixty (60) sites.

The Senior Security Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end management of physical security operating expenses, maintaining the rigorous standards required for UL 2050 compliance, and overseeing the lifecycle of critical security assets.

Beyond maintaining current standards, the Senior Security Specialist is expected to act as a catalyst for modernization. The ideal candidate will analyze existing administrative workflows to drive efficiencies, optimize resource management, and provide sector leadership with enhanced visibility into operational performance and spend.

As the Senior Security Specialist, you will own the centralized administrative and compliance framework that supports the Electronic Systems sector-wide physical security program.

• Manage all physical security operating expenses (OPEX) and supports capital expenditures (CAPEX) for the sector, ensuring accurate budgeting and timely payment of services.
• Collaborate with internal accounts payable and buyer partners across respective CAS segments to navigate corporate financial workflows.
• Maintain and manage relationships with external suppliers and vendors, including the administration of purchase orders and the coordination of physical security maintenance activities.
• Serve as the primary lead for UL 2050 compliance, maintaining organized records of all sector certifications and documentation.
• Apply working knowledge of UL 2050 requirements to prepare the organization for audits and inspections, ensuring zero-gap compliance.
• Conduct monthly administration reviews to ensure operational adherence to sector standards and act as a key support liaison for contracted guard services to ensure service delivery aligns with sector requirements.
• Oversee the organization and distribution of security equipment inventory, including radios, satellite phones, emergency kits, and BAE-issued assets for guard services.
• Coordinate the execution and centralized tracking of recurring compliance tasks, including supporting PSAP documentation, perimeter door checks, badge review actions, and operational functionality testing of security equipment.
• Develop and maintain physical security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure documentation remains current, accurate, and aligned with existing procedures.
• Modernize administrative processes by implementing new tools or workflows to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
• Develop reporting mechanisms to provide sector leadership with a clear view of operational efficiencies and financial trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the ES Security function.

• Clearance Level
  - Must Currently Possess:
  Secret
• Clearance Level
  - Must Be Able to Obtain:
  None
• U.S. Person
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• U.S. Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Travel Percentage: