Senior Manager Audit and Compliance

About the role

The Security Department’s overall mission is to identify and counter security threats to the MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s mission of developing game-changing technology in support of National Security, including guarding against compromise by foreign intelligence agencies and insider threats. To accomplish this mission, this department formulates and implements policies, plans, and actions designed to protect facilities against threats of vandalism, accidental destruction, and sabotage; and safeguards personnel, classified and unclassified information systems, personal identifiable information, property, and other assets from exploitation and recruitment by foreign intelligence agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Laboratory’s security audit, compliance, inspection, and risk assessment programs.
• Supervise a team of security auditors, compliance specialists, and risk management professionals.
• Develop and implement audit methodologies, compliance monitoring processes, and risk-based assessment strategies.
• Plan and oversee self-inspections, government security reviews, compliance assessments, CMMC evaluations, CORA readiness activities, privacy reviews, and corrective action validation efforts.
• Prepare the organization for DCSA, Air Force, Intelligence Community, and program sponsor-led inspections and assessments.
• Monitor changes to government security regulations and provide guidance to leadership on compliance requirements and associated risks.
• Evaluate security controls, classified facility compliance, access control procedures, safeguarding practices, and physical security requirements.
• Develop compliance metrics, dashboards, and executive reports to measure program effectiveness and identify trends.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen security performance and reduce risk.
• Partner with Laboratory leadership, government representatives, and oversight organizations to ensure effective remediation and long-term compliance.
• Support policy development, governance initiatives, workforce training, and organizational awareness programs that promote a culture of compliance and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial security, compliance, audit, inspection, or risk management within a cleared defense, intelligence, federal research, or government contractor environment.
• Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience managing professional staff and complex security programs.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level audit, compliance, inspection, or assessment programs and supporting government inspections.
• Strong knowledge of NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, CUI requirements, DAAG, ICDs, DoD security regulations, CMMC 2.0, NIST frameworks, risk management principles, and audit methodologies.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills, with the ability to brief senior executives, government officials, and external auditors.
• Candidates must possess one or more of the following audit, security, or compliance certifications, or be able to obtain it within 12 months of hire: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), ISO 19011 Lead Auditor Training Certificate.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to compartmented programs.
• Availability for occasional travel and after-hours support during security incidents or inspections.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options

Hiring Range

$138,600 - $183,600

Disclaimer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

Additional Information

• At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Benefits offered to employees include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options

• ... and much more!

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.

Contact Information

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