Facility Security Supervisor

Target Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 (commensurate with experience) plus a total compensation package including ESOP. Relocation assistance negotiable

What You'll Do: Security Leadership & Program ManagementLead and mentor a team of Facility and Information Security professionals Oversee daily security operations supporting classified programs Establish and maintain strong working relationships with government customers and internal stakeholders Facility & Personnel SecurityManage all aspects of the Collateral Security Program Ensure completion of security indoctrinations, debriefings, training, and briefings Oversee personnel security processes, including clearance management and SF-312 execution Provide personnel security guidance aligned with the 13 adjudicative guidelines Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoW manuals, and related directives Apply physical security concepts to enhance defense-in-depth Maintain IDS and access control systems in accordance with DoW and UL 2050 standards Support CMMC Level 2 compliance efforts Program & Information Security SupportInterface with Program Managers on classified efforts, including DD254 development Coordinate classified material handling, storage, transfer, and inventory control Support RMF-related activities and systems as applicable (e.g., SIPRNet, DAAG) Required QualificationsU.S. citizenship Must have a current / active Top Secret clearance Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience OR 12+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree Ability to professionally interface with DCSA, defense contractors, and government representatives As First Point of Contact (POC) - must be willing and able to report to office immediately if the alarm is triggered Experience as an Industry Facility Supervisor Extensive knowledge of NISPOM

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with 32 CFR Part 117 and DoD Directive 5200.01 (Volumes 1-4) Working knowledge of RMF, DAAG, and SIPRNet Experience with DISS, NBIS, NISS, eAPP, or similar systems Experience drafting and reviewing DD254s CDSE FSO Curriculum for Possessing Facilities COMPANY INFORMATIONApplied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. BehaviorsRequiredTeam Player: Works well as a member of a group Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Functional E