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Program Security Manager

Kratos Space Training & Cyber
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Oct 24, 2025

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. The Program Security Manager shall provide multi-disciplined security support to a customeris facility and organization. The position will provide iday-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. This support shall provide multi-disciplinary security support, including specialized analytical/program protection support, while being responsive and flexible in dynamic, evolving security situations.

Individuals supporting this task may be required to perform a combination of the duties below as well as other duties traditionally within the security spectrum such as physical, information and personnel security as well as generally supporting other functions within the government organization mostly in a manual labor basis as needed. These duties are not necessarily all-inclusive (i.e., the government may require future security support that may not follow directly from a combination of the following functions). All individuals supporting this task shall possess a Top Secret (TS) clearance and Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) current within the last six (6) years and be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Depending on the position, additional security screening may also be required (e.g., polygraph examination, etc.). Loss or suspension of clearance may be grounds for immediate removal from the contract, pending the decision of the CO as advised by security oversight authorities.

The Program Security Manager must be able to work daily in an industrial environment as well for temporary periods in austere duty locations which include physical activity such as bending, lifting heavy items out in the elements for extended duty periods often beyond the normal duty day.

Individual may be required to perform any or all of the following duties in support of their position and the Programs/Units to which they are assigned:



  1. Attend meetings as required in support of Program/Unit activities.
  2. Prepare/present briefings, graphics, and visuals for/to leadership as required in support of Program/Unit activities
  3. Prepare security paperwork (e.g., Visit Certifications, Program Access Requests (PARs), and SAP indoctrination agreements, SAP Nomination Process (SAPNP) Questionnaire, etc.).
  4. Assist in access control and perform escort duties for visitors in support of Program/Unit activities
  5. Answer telephones and other modes of administrative communications in the performance of duties supporting Program/Unit activities.
  6. Perform self-inspections; identify security discrepancies, and report security incidents.
  7. Support security inspections; identify security discrepancies, assist in report preparation.
  8. Perform courier responsibilities for classified information within the local area.
  9. Control program media and information within SCI or SAP guidelines.
  10. Use updated Security Classification Guide (SCG), or other source documents, to perform classification reviews on all SAP documentation ensuring proper derivative classification on all SAP documents encountered during performance of duties.
  11. Populate and update security databases (e.g., suspense tracking, personnel access, facility, POA&Ms, etc.) in the performance of duties assigned.
  12. Possess working knowledge of Windows operating system and Office applications.


Performance shall include:



  • Classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence
  • Assist in the maintenance of a document accountability database and associated correspondence Processing inbound and outbound classified mail and receipt records
  • Perform destruction of classified materials Process magnetic media for accountability Reproduction support for classified materials
  • Maintain various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with document control
  • Assist in the processing of inbound data and outbound data transfer files
  • Transfer electronic data files to internal customers
  • Maintain an extensive customer database point of contact listing
  • Assist with researching, processing, filing, and maintaining inbound and outbound visit notices
  • Escort facility visitors and maintains associated logs
  • Assist in the preparation of facility access control badges
  • Conduct entry and exit inspections
  • Assist in the maintenance of facility access control entry systems, to include visitor control
  • iPerform data entry to the Personnel Access Security System database and maintain all customer sponsored billets and quota information
  • Assist in maintaining personnel security files for all personnel of the supported element
  • Follow and enforce the customeris Standard Operating Procedures Provide support for the security awareness and education programs
  • Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the Government Security Representative
  • Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to achieve appropriate clearance actions
  • Participate in Air Force SAP security compliance inspections of government organizations and industry
  • Implement Top Secret Control for accountable material and associated correspondence
  • Prepare and/or process inbound and outbound classified mail, faxes, courier packages and receipts Prepare, process, and/or review Program Access Request (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility Execute Special Access Program Nomination Process Questionnaires
  • Conduct Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII), Joint Personnel Access System (JPAS), and SAPNP reviews of candidates being submitted for SAP access
  • Perform data entry and record checks in the Joint Access Database (JADE) and maintains all customer sponsored personnel access information current
  • Perform additional duties within the security realm as required to support the customer (Security Manager, Antiterrorism, COMSEC briefed individual, etc.)
  • Assist with management of alarm systems (inspections, troubleshooting, after-hours alarm response, etc)
  • Perform indoctrinations
  • Perform training


Keyword: security support, analytical support, program protection, clearance
Required Experience:

  • 6-8 years total experience, including minimum 3-5 years experience with SCI or SAR programs.
  • Minimum of 1 year relevant experience with SAR programs desired.


Education:



  • Bacheloris degree or equivalent additional experience (4 years)


Certifications:



  • Must complete the DoD SAPCO approved SAPNP training within six months of starting on contract
  • SIMS database familiarity or complete training within six months of starting on contract
  • Must complete DISS training within six months of starting on contract
  • Must complete Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) training within six months of starting on contract


Security Clearance:



  • Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
  • Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph


Requirements:



  • Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.
  • Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision
  • Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds


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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.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $125,000-$150,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offeringsifrom commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. i


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