Industrial Security Manager

Applied Research Solutions has an immediate need for an Industrial Security Manager at the senior level in support of the Integrated Development Office (IDO) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

The Integrated Development Office (IDO) is responsible for defining and overseeing early systems acquisition prototyping, experimentation, and mission engineering, executing enterprise-focused and integrated early systems engineering and systems acquisition. 

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. 

Responsibilities Include:

• The Industrial Security Manager will work to develop, implement, and enforce security policies and procedures, as well as manage a team of security personnel to prevent and respond to security threats and incidents.
• The Industrial Security Manager will have a deep expertise in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and all aspects of DD Form 254s.
• Program security management - working with Government and program prime and subcontractor personnel to create a secure environment through development of sound security practices and policies regarding acquisition, physical, personnel, and documentation security.
• Updating security classification guides and preparing system security documents. 
• Reviewing weapon system contractor deliverables. 
• Evaluating program security information and hardware throughout the program life cycle (to include studies, analyses, plans, procedures, production, test plans/results, transportation, technology, and storage of end items). 
• Support the execution of all aspects of acquisition program security throughout a program’s life cycle. 
• Apply knowledge and experience in acquisition program security management to develop and enforce sound security practices and policies regarding acquisition, physical, personnel, and documentation security.
• Plan and implement security-related surveys, assessments, and studies as needed. 
• Develop and update security classification guides, system security management plans, Program Protection Plans (PPP), security risk analyses, OPSEC plans, security vulnerability and countermeasures analyses, security CONOPS, and other system security engineering-related documents identified in Military Standard (MIL-STD) 1785, DoDI 5000.2, Air Force Supplement 1, and DoDI 8510.01.
• Prepare acquisition security related sections of acquisition program documentation.
• Review and evaluate weapon system contractor documentation and software / hardware deliverables and Government-prepared documentation for compliance with contract terms and applicable Government laws, regulations, instructions, and guidance—including but not limited to studies, analyses, plans, procedures, production, test plans/results, transportation, technology, and storage of end items.
• Evaluate weapon system contractor classified data submittal for compliance with the appropriate security classification/declassification guides. 
• Maintain databases that reflect receipt, storage, inventory, and disposition of classified information to include data entry, updates, and generation of reports.
• Perform inspection, inventory, logging, storage, documentation, transmittal, and internal distribution of classified information received.
• Participate in audits of Government classified holdings to ensure proper accountability. 
• Maintain databases of classified visits and clearance levels. 
• Inspect and protect areas where classified information is being stored and designing and establishing security procedures and policies. Develop and provide security awareness and other security education programs. Develop, implement and maintain a COMSEC program. Provide security support to source selections.
• Other duties as assigned

In addition, this Security Manager should have experience with:

• DD 254 Expertise: A core responsibility will be ensuring the accuracy and completeness of DD 254s, capturing all classified program requirements by working closely with Program Managers (PMs) and Engineers.
• Contractual Understanding: The ideal candidate possesses intricate knowledge of the contracting process and how the DD 254 integrates into that overall framework. This includes understanding the implications for classified contracts.
• SAP/SCI Support: Experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) elements is essential. The Industrial Security Manager will support industry partners with SCI billet nominations, classified contract execution, and related security requirements.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• May be required to lift 50 lbs.
• May be required to stand and walk two (2) hours a day
• Some travel may be

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.