(511) 5.5 Operations Manager I

Position Overview 

The Operations Manager I will provide comprehensive operational support to the HUMINT & Sensitive Activities Directorate within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)). This role requires managing operations, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and supporting the strategic objectives of the directorate. 

Work Location 

Pentagon, Arlington, VA 

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors 

• Operational Management: 

• Ensure strict adherence to applicable publications, laws, and regulations. 

• Develop and maintain effective quality control programs to ensure services are performed to the highest standards. 

• Security Coordination: 

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

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

• Access and Compliance Management: 

• Monitor access to SCIF/SAPF and ensure compliance with physical and administrative security requirements. 

• Coordinate personnel clearance verifications, visit requests, and provide security briefings for visitors and meetings. 

• Program 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 and Equipment Coordination: 

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

• Prepare for and assist during required security inspections. 

• Policy and Procedure Development: 

• Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral data in support of DoD and federal interagency operations. 

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

Education and Minimum Qualifications 

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

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in operations management, preferably within a defense or intelligence environment. 

• Experience in managing security operations and special access programs. 

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

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