Insider Threat Program Senior Official (will consider all senior levels)

About the role

Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical, and sustainable infrastructure. The Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the company’s Insider Threat Program in accordance with 32 CFR 117 and other DoD and IC regulations. This role manages insider threat initiatives at a corporate level, requiring travel to various Redwire locations to assess, implement, and enhance security measures. The ITPSO collaborates with cross-functional departments such as Security, Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology (IT), and Supply Chain to ensure robust protections for company assets, personnel, and classified information.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the company’s Insider Threat Program in compliance with 32 CFR 117.
• Establish policies, procedures, and training programs to detect, deter, and mitigate insider threats and counterintelligence issues.
• Lead insider threat working groups, engaging with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR, IT, Security, Legal) to conduct risk and threat assessments, perform behavioral analysis, and manage emerging risks and vulnerabilities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with government agencies, law enforcement (LE), and intelligence entities, referring insider threat and counterintelligence matters to the appropriate authority.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to evaluate subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors for potential risks before contract execution and provide recommendations to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement Operational Security (OPSEC) plans and Program Protection Implementation plans to safeguard critical assets, classified programs, and facilities.
• Conduct threat vulnerability assessments to identify security gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the technical expert on Insider Threat and counter-proliferation issues involving facilities where Critical Program Information (CPI) resides and facilities supporting Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA) activities.
• Actively participate in relevant forums with counterparts in CI, counter-proliferation, and RDA working groups to stay informed of emerging threats.
• Conduct foreign travel pre-briefings and debriefings for personnel traveling abroad on official or personal business.
• Provide awareness and training on how individuals are targeted at conferences and symposiums, including social engineering tactics, elicitation techniques, and recruitment efforts by foreign intelligence entities.
• Occasional travel will be required.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen with a current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI/SAP access(es).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of ten or more years of counterintelligence experience within the U.S. government, military, or Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
• Expertise in insider threat mitigation, counterintelligence investigations, and behavioral analysis.
• Strong background in supply chain risk management (SCRM) and vendor threat assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and adaptability within a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of national security policies, including NISPOM, Executive Orders, customer-specific directives, and Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs).
• Experience with DOD, SCI, and SAP personnel security procedures and requirements.
• Must have OPSEC Level I certification or be able to obtain certification within 30 days of starting.
• Must have (or be able to obtain within 90 days of starting) Insider Threat Program Lead Official (ITPLO) certification.

Desired Skills

• Strong interviewing and elicitation skills to assess insider threat risks, conduct investigations, and gather relevant information from personnel.
• Advanced critical thinking and analytical skills to assess threats, vulnerabilities, and indicators.
• Proficiency in data analytics and anomaly detection to identify patterns indicative of insider threats.
• Strong understanding of supply chain risk management principles, particularly for classified contracts.
• Experience collaborating with procurement and capture teams to develop security input for proposals, including risk mitigation strategies and supplier vetting criteria.
• Experience in conducting briefings, debriefings, and training personnel on security awareness.
• Ability to collaborate across government, industry, and law enforcement entities to share and analyze threat intelligence.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.