Job Description

Are you a critical thinker who employs process improvement techniques and a problem solving approach as a subject matter expert (SME) to meet and implement SAP and SCI requirements?

Are you detail oriented and skilled in ensuring consistent internal interpretation of group Program Security policies and regulations?

Can you develop and execute consistent processes and procedures that ensures program compliance across a complex set of directives and varying sponsor implementations?

Do you like to push the boundaries of your work environment and envision alternate ways to approach challenges including the development of standardization and organization tools?

Are you customer focused and adept at gathering feedback in order to develop solutions that fit inside the security framework mandated by government regulations and policy?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a Program Security Compliance Manager that will align many of our internal security and program management requirements. This new role will allow the right person the ability to have an immediate positive impact on the Laboratory and will also afford them the opportunity to collaborate with multiple internal and external customers on a variety of special program and compartmented related projects.

As a Program Security Compliance Manager:

• Your primary responsibility will be to liaise with internal and external customers to develop, maintain, and monitor solutions for program compliance and efficiency by identifying process and procedure deficiencies and developing solutions to mitigate them. Improve methods of capturing and presenting status of key requirements in order to provide leadership with clear, concise data to enable appropriate decision making.
• You will interface with internal organizations such as program, legal, HR, IT, information security and physical security to influence and provide guidance on updates and changes to policies, standards, processes and controls as they relate to program and compartmented security.
• In coordination with IT, you will develop and implement cyber tools in support of classified compliance to ensure efficiency and that requirements are properly managed.
• You will develop and maintain matrices and databases that track security information such as access requests, clearance status, and facility information.
• Track and maintain metrics supporting system and service acquisition, protection, and integrity for internal and customer provided communication elements.
• You will develop new or improve existing methods of capturing and presenting status of key SAP and SCI compliance requirements in order to provide leadership with clear, concise data to enable appropriate decision making.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to meet regulatory guidance, incorporate best practices, and disseminate to all applicable staff members.
• Liaise with the Collateral (GENSER) security team to improve processes and streamline reporting across all security environments at the Laboratory.
• Coordinate audit-related tasks associated with SAP and SCI self-inspection checklists to ensure the readiness of PSRs for sponsor inspections and facilitating the timely creation of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) related to inspection findings and deviations.
• Train staff to ensure proper steps towards compliance.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in security administration, business management, computer science, information security or a related field.
• Possess subject matter expert (SME) level knowledge of the DoDM 5207.07 Vols I – IV (DoD SAP Security Manuals), DoDM 5105.21 Vols I – III (SCI Administrative Security Manuals), DoDM 5200.01 Vol III, Enclosure (3) (DoD INFOSEC Program: Protection of Classified Information), the DoD Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)/ICD 503 (IC Information Technology Systems Security Risk Management, Certification and Accreditation), ICD 705 (SCI/SAP Facilities), and IC Tech Spec for ICD 705.
• Have a minimum 10 years of experience in SAP and SCI requirements implementation.
• Are well versed in process analysis and improvement.
• Are skilled in determining the need for and scheduling of sponsor SAVs and/or other training/assist visits.
• Have experience conducting administrative inquiries of security violations to include loss and compromise of classified information/material, and coordinate initial and final reports as well as the necessary training that is necessary to mitigate the weakness(es)
• Possess basic project management skills and proficiency with MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and SharePoint.
• Have excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and presentation.
• Hold an active TS/SCI security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information.
• Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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