Security Program Manager

Requisition Number: 26752

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $116,329.00 - $154,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

HII's Mission Technologies division is seeking an experienced Security Program Manager to help support our misison of national and security defense. The Security Program Manager will serve as the primary security authority for the program, responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive security protocols in accordance with federal regulations and customer requirements. This position requires direct oversight of security operations, personnel security management, and facility security compliance for all contract activities.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Security Program Manager will establish and maintain the program's security posture, ensuring full compliance with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and customer-specific security requirements. This includes managing all aspects of personnel security clearances, access control systems, secure facility operations, and classified material handling procedures.

This position will lead a security team responsible for day-to-day security operations, conducting regular security briefings and debriefings, managing visitor control processes, and overseeing the proper marking, handling, storage, and destruction of classified materials. The Security Program Manager will serve as the primary liaison with government security officers, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and other oversight authorities.

The role requires managing all personnel security actions including initial clearance processing, periodic reinvestigations, clearance upgrades, foreign travel requests, and adverse information reporting. The Security Program Manager will maintain current knowledge of security regulations and ensure the security team and program personnel remain compliant with all applicable requirements.

Additional responsibilities include conducting security risk assessments, developing and delivering security training programs, investigating security incidents and violations, maintaining security documentation and records, and participating in government security inspections and audits. The position requires preparing and submitting required security reports, managing security budgets and resources, and ensuring business continuity through effective security planning.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 7-10 years of security management experience in government contracting or military/intelligence community environments.
Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, and DOD security regulations
Proven experience managing security teams and personnel
Strong understanding of Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) requirements
Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with government security personnel and oversight authorities

Work Environment: This position requires full-time on-site presence at a secure facility with no remote work options.

Preferred Requirements
Experience with specific customer security requirements relevant to this program
Background as a government security officer or military security manager
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonother non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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