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Special Security Director full_time

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Job Summary

Special Programs Security provides quality leadership, services and solutions to safeguard people and the environment, secure and protect company information and assets as well as enhance operational efficiency for the Corporation. You will serve as the Special Security Director responsible for ensuring successful security programs are in place by implementing programs for protecting classified and unclassified sensitive information. This position is responsible for supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. This position supports both Aerospace and Government customers within a classified environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Direct all aspects of Defense Security Counterintelligence Agency and Security Agency (DCSA), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP)
  • Manages security team members
  • Reviews, forecasts, and monitors department budgets
  • Oversee ICD-705 construction
  • Manages 24X7 contractor guard force
  • Ensures compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD)
  • Expert knowledge with DoD 5205 series SAP Manuals to include JSIG
  • Directs all aspects of security related investigations, training, operations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local security operations, policies, and procedures utilizing identified best practices and risk management principles
  • Oversees and maintains COMSEC program
  • Writes and approves Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with customers located on the Colorado Springs campus
  • Writes Co-Use and Joint Use Agreements with government customers
  • Work with support departments to ensure compliance with contract/subcontract security requirements
  • Responsible for local Insider Threat Program, and pre-publication reviews
  • Oversees the adherences of classified storage, annual classified inventory, classified media control, and the visitor control program within the secure areas
  • Responsible for self-inspections oversight and compliance.
  • Responsible for the reporting of adverse information to the appropriate CSAs
  • Assists with the implementation, and maintenance of Fire Life Safety, emergency preparedness, and EHS programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation
  • Respond to emergencies that require either an evacuation, shelter-in-building (SIB) order, or lock down

What You Need to be Successful – Special Security Director

Minimum Requirements:

  • 8 or more years of relevant experience with High School Diploma or 5 or more years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
  • Current TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP accesses.  U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
  • Must be willing and able to provide an after-hours response to alarm situations if necessary
  • Experience in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Experience with security and safety programs
  • Knowledgeable of the DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1-4 SAP manuals, Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG), NISPOM, and ICD series manuals

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

  • 10 or more years of relevant experience with master’s degree
  • TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph
  • Customer service orientation
  • CDSE Certifications
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • SCIF Construction/ ICD 705 Training
  • Industrial Security Professional (ISP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP)

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min – Max)

$144,800 – $217,200

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change   
  • Engage with Impact   
  • Foster Innovation   
  • Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

  • 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

  • Relocation assistance

  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

  • Education assistance programs

  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. 

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