Position Overview 

The Operations Manager II will provide comprehensive support to the Sensitive Activities & Special Programs (SASP) Office within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)). The role requires expertise in managing operations, security, and administrative tasks in a highly sensitive environment, ensuring adherence to federal laws and regulations. 

Work Location 

Pentagon, Arlington, VA 

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors 

• Operations Management: 

• Ensure compliance with applicable publications and security standards. 

• Serve as the Program Security Officer (PSO) and subject matter expert for special security and special access program support in SCIF/SAPF environments. 

• Monitor access and compliance with physical and administrative security requirements. 

• Security Coordination: 

• Coordinate with the OUSD(I&S) Special Access Program Central Office, Special Security Office, Joint Staff, and Military Services security offices for guidance and resolution of security issues. 

• Manage personnel clearance verifications, visit requests, and provide security briefings. 

• Access Management: 

• Initiate and coordinate Program Access Requests (PARS) and facilitate Alternate Compensatory Control Measure (ACCM) accesses. 

• Update and maintain classified access management systems of record. 

• Facility Coordination: 

• Coordinate facility, equipment, communications, and IT needs specific to SCIF/SAPF requirements. 

• Assist in developing and executing policies for safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral data. 

• Incident Management: 

• Identify and mitigate security incidents, developing response measures for government leadership. 

• Identify and report vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to operational activities. 

• Reporting and Documentation: 

• Review, monitor, and report the status of action items, activities, and products using CATMS and JSAP systems. 

• Facilitate the preparation for and assistance during required security inspections. 

Education and Minimum Qualifications 

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management, preferably within a defense or intelligence environment. 

• Experience in managing security operations and special access programs. 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred. 

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-stakes environment. 
• Proficiency in managing classified information and understanding of security protocols.