Job Description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Director of Security to lead and oversee the company’s Security Program.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide security oversight and management for multiple contracts, ensuring proper implementation of the industrial security program and full compliance with company and customer requirements.

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of security professionals.
• Coordinate with ARS/ASRC Federal personnel and government officials at all levels to ensure compliance with NISPOM, Contract Security documents and Program Classification Guides.
• Exercise sound judgement in making critical security decisions for high-value contracts and implement procedures to prevent unauthorized access to facilities or information.
• Apply effective risk-mitigation strategies to address complex security challenges.
• Provide clear guidance to company employees and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate.
• Deliver day-to-day oversight and direction to security personnel regarding program operations, personnel clearance processing, program reviews, document control and security audits.
• Oversee investigations and reporting related to security violations or infractions, including receipt/dispatch/destruction logs, mail logs and visit certifications.
• Provide expertise across personnel security, physical/industrial security, computer security, investigations and operations.
• Prepare and disseminate security requirements, guidance, and procedures.
• Guide security personnel on maintaining accurate and compliant personnel and program records and interpreting policies related to processing, dissemination and control of classified material.
• Collaborate closely with program managers, functions and management to ensure understanding of program operations.
• Develop Security Volumes for Request for Proposals.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing multiple programs to include collaborating with leadership, program leadership and other functions.
• Experience in briefing on the security status of programs.
• Extensive knowledge of the security discipline, including managing complex projects and process improvements.
• Ability to influence and present solutions/approaches.
• Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, other government regulations (e.g. Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), and Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs) as well as customer specific policies and directives.
• Self-starter capable of independently managing tasks.
• Commitment to security and delivering the highest value to customers.
• Strong background utilizing Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to interpret company and government security policies and apply them to program operations.
• Strong understanding of Physical Security requirements of ICD 705 to meet contractual needs, experience with SCIF Buildouts from start to finish.
• Proven ability to manage Sensitive Compartmented Information programs.
• Experience setting a standard for establishing the creation of initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings and refresher briefings, as appropriate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Industrial Security Certification FSO, CPSO or CSSO training/certificate(s).
• Experience training security personnel on developing and implementing security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and emergency action plans.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to capitalize on opportunities
• Member of Security Organizations/affiliations (e.g. NCMS)

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.