Security Manager

ARS is looking for a Security Manager on the F-15 contract, supporting the Air Force Division. Join the team supporting the F-15 program—one of the most operationally lethal and enduring fighter aircraft platforms in the world. As the workhorse of the U.S. Air Force, the F-15 has proven itself as the most lethal and reliable combat aircraft in service, with unmatched speed, agility, and payload capacity.

Our program team consists of dedicated, mission-focused professionals who bring technical expertise, operational insight, and a commitment to excellence in support of this critical national defense capability.

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 utmost 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.

• May work in secure facilities, which may require opening, closing, and performing end‑of‑day security checks of the Government facilities as well as responding to alarms of the Government facilities IAW USAF requirements and AFLCMC/WW security OIs.
• Provide administrative, security management, Information Protection (IP), Resource Protection, Anti‑Terrorism/Force Protection (FPCON) and communication security (COMSEC) support during the capabilities planning/pre‑acquisition, acquisition, development, production and sustainment phases of various equipment and weapon systems IAW DoD, USAF, AFMC, AFLCMC, FAA Directorate, F‑15 Division, and program security policy/instructions. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, participation on IPTs and related activities, analyzing problems, defining alternative solutions, providing recommendations, writing reports, and accomplishing specifically assigned work.
• Assist the Government in developing and documenting recommended program protection and system security input for all acquisition documentation required by current guidance. Documents may include, but are not limited to, SOWs, SRDs, CONOPS, Life Cycle Management Plans (LCMPs)/LCSPs, SCG, and DD Form 254s.
• Prepare DD Form 254s for signature, coordination and distribution by appropriate Government agency.
• Assist personnel with completing personnel security investigation paperwork, review packages for accuracy, and assist with tracking personnel security clearances.
• Assist the engineering functional and shall provide expertise regarding the Systems Integrity (SI) process to support the protection of CPI and staff associated documents through the appropriate channels to the executive agent for final approval of plans.
• Assist in the planning, formulating, editing, developing, publishing and distribution of finished products, e.g., program documentation, reports, briefings, and other presentations as required (technical and non‑technical, classified, and unclassified) in the media and format requested.
• Provide security oversight for all aspects of information, personnel, industrial, physical, operational and communication security as pertains to the F‑15 Division. The Contractor shall perform a wide range of program security management activities, such as information, physical, operational, and personnel security. The Contractor shall receive classified materials, as required, in direct support of the F‑15 Division security office.

• General understanding of current DoD and AF‑specific acquisition regulations, guidelines, and processes.
• Possess the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional…