Research Security Manager (On-site Colorado Springs, CO)

at  Georgia Tech

ABOUT US

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

JOB SUMMARY

Assist the Facility Security Officer with day to day management of the National Industrial Security Programs (NISP), in all aspects of Management, Administration and Operations, with concentrations in the areas of Personnel Security, Classified Material Services and Self Inspection Program. Provide direct support and guidance to two Laboratory Directors and their assigned personnel in NISP requirements. Act as the Facility Security Officer in his/her absence. May be responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. Interact with two Lab Directors and Associate Lab Directors, division managers and professional and support staff; in addition, professional counterparts with government and industry.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Eight to ten years of job related experience

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

management skills in addition to technical competence

PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Diploma, Associate’s Degree or two years college course work

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO), Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) and Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO).
Microsoft (MS) operating systems, MS office suites, Security Information Management System (SIMS), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), NBIS electronic application (eApp), Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) and National Industrial Security System (NISS) database.
Experience organize/preparing correspondence, developing reports, and accomplishing Travel Authorizations/Travel Expense Reports.
Experience assisting Project Director with scheduling of meetings and events; purchasing support items for projects, office supplies and consumables.
Expereince assisting with management of office operations such as lease agreements, cleaning services and IT support.

PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications are not required for job but are preferred such as Industrial Security Professional (ISP) through the National Classification Management Society (NCMS) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) through the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International.

SKILLS

Working knowledge of the requirements contained in the DoD National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual; require thorough knowledge of JPAS, ISFD, SIMS and Microsoft office products; superior verbal and written communications skills;