Personnel Security (PERSEC) Manager

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Warren Air Force Base, WY, USA
Hybrid
97K-165K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Lead and execute the personnel security program supporting AFGSC Task Force Detachments. Ensure compliance with NISP, ICDs, DoD/JSIG/AFI requirements; manage clearance processing, access rosters, briefings, investigations, and continuous training; support SCI/SAP programs; advise leadership and coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to mitigate risk and drive process improvements.
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Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an exceptional Personnel Security (PERSEC) Manager for a challenging and exciting opportunity to support Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) Task Force Detachment leaders as part of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Integration Support Contract (ISC).
The Sentinel Program is an enormous and complex "Mega-Project" modernizing the entire ICBM weapon system deployed across tens of thousands of square miles in five states. The new weapon system includes replacement of hundreds of aging Minuteman III ICBM facilities to secure and support a newly designed, technologically advanced ballistic missile. It will also provide an entirely new command & control system as well as vast array of required support equipment specifically engineered to operate and sustain the new weapon system over the decades ahead.
This position will directly support the AFGSC Task Force Detachment Commander/Director and associated personnel. Responsibilities will include: Strategic oversight and day-to-day execution of the personnel security program in support of the Government and company's overall national security mission. This role ensures full compliance with National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), DoD Manuals 5205 series to include JSIG, DoD manuals, AFI's, along with all other applicable federal, state, and local security operations, policies, and procedures. The PERSEC Manager works directly for the Site Security Manager to partner the customer and Program Management to ensure cleared personnel are processed efficiently and with a high degree of integrity.
The PERSEC Manager acts as a technical leader and trusted advisor within the Security Organization. This individual demonstrates ownership of the program, proactively identifies risk before it becomes impact, and drives continuous improvement of personnel security processes.
Additional responsibilities include:
  • Provide Personnel security management support for classified, sensitive compartmented information (SCI), and special access programs (SAP).
  • Understand, interpret, explain, and apply regulations, directives, policies and procedures, manage time, make sound decisions, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions while comfortably representing the security team during customer interface
  • Investigate and document security violations, infractions, or suspected compromises, and coordinate with appropriate authorities
  • Conduct initial and annual security briefings, foreign travel debriefings, and continuous training for staff
  • Process security clearance paperwork, manage access roster, and verifying clearances for personnel entering controlled areas

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply regulations, directives, policies and procedures, manage time, make sound decisions, analyze problems and provide focused solutions while comfortably representing the security team during customer interface
  • Senior level of understanding ICD-705 construction/TEMPEST requirements
  • Experience with large building/site development following strict Government requirements
  • Experience leading large technical projects
  • Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • Ability to identify, establish and cultivate important customer relationships with senior level officials and program stakeholders internal and external to the USAF, including AFGSC, AFMC, AFNWC, 20 AF internally, and Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force Civil Engineering Center, and contractor personnel externally

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Ability to understand, interpret, explain, and apply regulations, directives, policies and procedures, manage time, make sound decisions, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions while comfortably representing the security team during customer interface
  • Demonstrated expert level knowledge of collateral, SAP, and SCI security requirements
  • Experience processing access requests in DISS, JADE, and other equivalent personnel security systems
  • Thorough knowledge and demonstrated application of the U.S. Government security standards
  • Must exhibit in-depth level of knowledge of DOD manuals, instructions, regulations, guidelines, and ICDs pertaining to national security programs.
  • Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • Ability to identify, establish and cultivate important customer relationships with senior level officials and program stakeholders internal and external to the USAF, including AFGSC, AFMC, AFNWC, 20 AF internally, and Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force Civil Engineering Center, and contractor personnel externally

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97157 - $165167
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Skills Required

  • Ability to understand, interpret, explain, and apply security regulations, directives, policies, and procedures
  • Senior level understanding of ICD-705 construction/TEMPEST requirements
  • Experience with large building/site development following strict Government requirements
  • Experience leading large technical projects
  • Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • Provide personnel security management support for classified, SCI, and SAP programs (clearance processing, access roster management, briefings, investigations)
  • Ability to identify, establish and cultivate relationships with senior-level officials and program stakeholders (USAF, Army Corps of Engineers, AFCEC, contractors)
  • Experience processing access requests in DISS, JADE, or equivalent personnel security systems
  • Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of collateral, SAP, and SCI security requirements and U.S. Government security standards (DoD manuals, ICDs)

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BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, combining medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, and mental‑health resources with a no‑cost EAP. Wellness programs and protections like life, AD&D, disability, and travel assistance broaden the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement is supported through a 401(k) with automatic enrollment and annual escalation, with employer matching available in certain business units. Financial‑wellness tools and access to advisors further support long‑term planning.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time away options include paid parental leave (commonly 160 hours for full‑time), holidays, PTO, bereavement, military leave, and other leave programs. Many groups also use a 9/80 schedule that provides every other Friday off where available.

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HQ: Falls Church, VA
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Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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