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Senior Manager, Special Access Programs (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney · East Hartford, CT · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret DoD security clearance is required prior to start date.

About the Role

Support Pratt & Whitney’s Government Security Compliance department as a Special Programs Security Manager responsible for the implementation and oversight of a Special Access national security program. The selected candidate will be assigned to the Special Access Programs Security Office.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Government Security Compliance mission by assisting with full scope implementation of the Department of Defense Special Access Program Security Manual, company Standard Operating Procedures, and additional contractual security requirements.
  • Provide leadership oversight for a team of CSSOs and core compliance processes.
  • Serve as primary CSSO for a portfolio of special access programs.
  • Execute core compliance processes related to PERSEC, information security, Top Secret accountability, contracting, and security management.
  • Collaborate with industrial security, cybersecurity, and program leadership to develop, implement, and achieve program-unique security goals and requirements.
  • Develop and implement program-specific security plans such as OPSEC, PPIP, test plans, and outside work agreements.
  • Assist in the completion of annual and event-based security compliance inspections and audits.
  • Mentor and supervise assigned CSSOs and alternate CSSOs in their performance of duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree and 7+ years of Security, Military, or Defense experience, or government-regulated environment; OR Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree (or 2-year technical training) and 12+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma and 14+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience must include 5+ years working directly in the Industrial Security field.
  • Active U.S. Government Security Clearance, SECRET level or higher.
  • Ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance with SAP/SCI access.
  • Ability to meet enhanced security requirements to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience implementing the DoD SAP Security Manual.
  • Familiarization with the ICD-705 Technical Specifications for SCIFs.
  • Experience with DISS, NISS, SIMS, JADE, or similar databases.
  • Working knowledge of DoD SAP and SCI programs to provide procedural and policy guidance.
  • Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products.

Schedule

This role is onsite. Employees in onsite roles will work primarily at the assigned site. Commuting to and from the site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Factors considered include role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Employee Scholar Program.
  • Parental leave.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement status).

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