(774) Operations Manager III

Position Overview 

The Operations Manager III will work as a contractor to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)) Sensitive Activities & Special Programs (SASP).  

Work Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Clearance:  TS/SCI Clearance

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors

Operational Leadership: 

• Oversee and manage daily operations within the Influence and Perception Management Office, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective quality control programs to ensure services are performed to the highest standards. 

Security and Compliance: 

• Identify and mitigate security incidents, developing response measures for government leadership.
• Serve as the Program Security Officer (PSO) and subject matter expert for special security and special access program support in SCIF and SAPF environments. 

Coordination and Management: 

• Monitor access to SCIF/SAPF and ensure compliance with physical and administrative security requirements.
• Coordinate with the OUSW(I&S) Special Access Program Central Office, Special Security Office, Joint Staff, and Military Services security offices for guidance and resolution of security-related issues. 

Program and Policy Management: 

• Initiate and coordinate Program Access Requests (PARS) and facilitate Alternate Compensatory Control Measure (ACCM) accesses.
• Update and maintain classified access management systems of record. 

Facility and Resource Management:

• Coordinate facility, equipment, communications, and IT needs specific to SCIF/SAPF requirements.
• Prepare for and assist during required security inspections. 

Strategic Planning and Reporting:

• Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral data in support of DoW and federal interagency operations.
• Review, monitor, and report the status of action items, activities, and products using the CATMS and JSAP systems. 

Education and Minimum Qualifications 

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, preferably within a defense or intelligence environment.
• Experience in managing security operations and special access programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-stakes environment.
• Proficiency in managing classified information and understanding of security protocols.