Security Mgr - L5

This position is located at Luke AFB, Arizona, supporting the F-35 sustainment program in a Special Access Program (SAP) environment.

About the role

The Site Security Manager and Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) ensures security policies and procedures align with contractor statements of work, line-item specifications, Department of War (DoW) directives and manuals, Standard Operating Procedures, and local guidelines. Acting as the focal point for all security matters related to F-35 sustainment operations, the incumbent drives compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the program.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coach, and mentor a program security workforce of 30+ individual contributors and two first-line supervisors.
• Recruit, onboard, and continuously develop security personnel to sustain the F-35 security mission.
• Partner with government security teams to elevate the overall F-35 security posture.
• Provide oversight for multi-disciplinary security functions, including Personnel Security (PERSEC), Operational Security (OPSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), and Security Education, Training & Awareness (SETA).
• Lead site activation, integration, and sustainment activities, ensuring compliance with DoD Manual 5205.07 and ICD 705.
• Oversee construction and accreditation of DoW F-35 facilities.
• Draft, update, and enforce security operating policies for simulator facilities, fighter squadrons, and Special Access Program (SAP) sites supporting F-35 operations.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with geographically dispersed customers and key stakeholders.
• Ensure fiscally responsible decisions that align with program objectives and budgetary constraints.
• Coordinate cleared and uncleared escort procedures, guaranteeing compliance with clearance requirements.
• Prepare for and support self-inspection activities.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of security incidents.
• Verify that facility requirements meet accreditation standards (ICD 705).
• Apply business-oriented, risk-managed approaches to security challenges; communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership and enterprise partners.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned to support the F-35 program’s security objectives.

Requirements

• Secret Clearance with Investigation or Continuous Vetting (CV) Date within 5 years.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance with SCI access after appointment, as required by mission needs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Programs (SAP) Access.
• Extensive experience providing security support in a special access program environment.
• Knowledge of DoD SAP Manuals and ICD-705.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to constantly changing program requirements.
• Experience leading, managing people, teams, and resources.

Qualifications

• Prior L-Code Manager experience in a Lockheed Martin Security environment (F35 L-code experience a plus).
• Knowledge of F-35 Program Security requirements.
• Experience as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), assistant CPSO, or government Program Security Officer (PSO).

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $109,700.00 - $203,700.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (performance-based, not guaranteed)

For Washington state applicants only: Non-represented full-time employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.