Technical Security Specialist Lead - Secret

Technical Security Specialist – Security Program Support Team Lead

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Technical Security Specialist Team Lead to support the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Headquarters and Contract Management Offices. In this role you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the efforts of the Security Program Support team, managing the implementation and maintenance of traditional security programs, including physical, information, operations, personnel security, counterintelligence, antiterrorism, and counter-Insider Threat. The Team Lead, under the oversight of and in coordination with the Program Manager, will provide high-level guidance on the development and execution of security policies and procedures, support the direct assessments and updates of those policies and procedures, and ensure all tasks meet government standards. Further, you will act as the primary point of contact for more complex security-related tasks and manage team deliverables to ensure timely submission and compliance with established protocols.

Location:

Fort Gregg-Adams, VA

Clearance: 

Secret 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution and management of security programs, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and safety of DCMA assets, personnel, and information.
• Lead the integration of government policy decisions, technical requirements, and security methods into policies, manuals, SOPs, and other documentation.
• Review and synthesize multiple security-related government policies, regulations, and statutes, translating them into actionable procedures for the team.
• Schedule and conduct foreign travel briefings, coordinate Isolated Personnel Report (ISOPREP), and confirm DTS travel for OCONUS visits, including researching location-specific threats and requirements.
• Provide high-level support for Personnel Security by updating the Defense Information Security System (DISS) and Electronic Security Personnel File (EPSF), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage recordkeeping, database updates, and package preparation for Personnel Security and Counter-Insider Threat assessments.
• Lead the formal Security Assessment program, managing database updates, technical editing of formal assessments, scheduling, and feedback sessions with stakeholders.
• Supervise the update and revision of Information Security and Operations Security manuals and submit these updates to the government for review.
• Oversee the submission of Foreign Travel Briefing Packages, Personnel Accountability Assessment System remedy tickets, and policy/manual revisions (Deliverables A016, A017, A018).
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree
• Required: 4+ years’ experience in DoD Program Security
• Desired: Ability to manage multiple competing priorities at senior leader levels

About Xcelerate Solutions
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

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