Job Description

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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We are looking for an experienced Manager, Program Security/FSO to support our Mission Applications (MA) group and oversee the Security program and facility operations for our sites in Aurora, CO and King of Prussia, PA. This role reports to the ARKA Director of Security and works in close partnership with Security and Facilities teams across ARKA.

As the Program Security Manager/FSO, you will be responsible for ensuring continued compliance for both facilities IAW applicable laws, regulations, and requirements, while also managing day-to-day site operations. Most importantly, you will help ensure the safety and security of our facilities and staff. Our customers and MA team depend on secure, mission-ready spaces to support National Security–impacting programs.

In this role, you will interact daily with leaders at all levels. The MA FSO must be a strong, flexible leader who can solve problems, collaborate across MA departments, and leverage ARKA resources to keep operations running smoothly and effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the overall Misson Applications Security program
• Facility management of the Aurora & King of Prussia sites
• Ensures continued security compliance IAW all applicable local, State and Federal laws, regulations, contractual obligations, Customer requirements, and company policies
• Oversees the MA Personnel Security program
• Facilitates MA with compliance-based solutions that keep the BU effective and compliant
• Spearheads collaboration for MA facilities with sites to ensure Security & Facilities is tracking
• Manages the compliance and operational ability of all classified areas of their designated site(s)
• Directs the Security & Education program for MA personnel
• Reporting actual or potential Insider Threat situations to the ARKA ITPSO

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Industrial Security experience
• Minimum of current Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance with in-scope background investigation
• CDSE FSO of Processing Facilities certification
• Industrial Security database management (Scattered Castles, DISS, NISS, etc.)
• Experience in the following areas: National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Department of Defense Special Access Programs (DoD SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs
• Independent self-starter, proactive and professional
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience providing technical security expertise and oversight for projects in collaboration with customers, Information Technology (IT) and other functional support departments.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation skills with an ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership
• Required to obtain/maintain various accesses and U.S. security clearances

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS/MA degree within relevant fields such as business, management, or information systems
• Prior experience managing Security Professionals
• ICD 705 / TEMPEST build experience

Pay Range: $135,000 - $180,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

The application window will close in 40 days for this position.

Location:

Aurora, CO

Being situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Aurora provides opportunities to enjoy all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer, while also being a 20-minute drive from downtown Denver and 15-minutes to the Denver International Airport.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph U.S. Government Security Clearance with in-scope background investigation.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.