Manager - Physical Security, Special Security Operations Onsite

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Physical Security to lead and direct the Field Intelligence Element (FIE) Special Security Office, Department 05116. This leadership role requires strong management capabilities to oversee the interpretation and enforcement of security requirements, including Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and DOE Orders. The department's responsibilities encompass comprehensive security support for Sandia's Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), personnel security, SCI visitor control and badging, security reception, the FIE Incidents of Security Concern (IOSC) program, the FIE Operations Security (OPSEC) program, and the FIE Equipment Inspection and Compliance program.

As the manager, you will provide strategic direction and hands‑on leadership to a high‑performing diverse team to ensuring effective execution of security policies and procedures. You will collaborate closely with the Special Security Officer (SSO), DOE Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE‑IN) oversight, other FIE security organizations, and mission partners to build and sustain a robust security infrastructure that supports the delivery of critical products and services to the Intelligence Community.

Your operational leadership will include managing day‑to‑day support for intelligence mission organizations, owning and refining processes and tools related to FIE security requirements, and coordinating with corporate security teams to maintain alignment and compliance with overarching corporate standards. You will foster strong partnerships with sister organizations within FIE Operations to implement a comprehensive, cohesive, and effective security program.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading, mentoring, and directing a diverse team to successfully implement a broad range of security requirements and initiatives.

Providing management assurance through the development and analysis of performance metrics that reflect the health and effectiveness of the security program.

Driving collaborative efforts across multiple stakeholders to proactively identify, address, and resolve security issues and incidents.

Due to the critical nature of this role, the candidate must be able to work onsite. The position will be based in NM, but requires regular monthly travel to Livermore up to 14 days per month.

Salary Range:

$138,600 - $235,700

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved…