Senior Technical Security Program Manager

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Technical Security Program Manager (TPM) to join our team.

The successful candidate will have experience as an engineering TPM and will have a background in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), Program Protection Plan (PPP) development, Operational Security (OPSEC), government contracts, industrial security, FAR/DFARS, government regulations, Privacy, and ITAR.

This role will require cross divisional partnership with engineering teams, Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA), Global Trade and the National Security Team among others. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) guidance through improved processes and documentation.  

• Lead cross-functional and cross-team projects, ensuring timely and within-budget completion. 

• Develop and implement Program Protection Plans (PPP) and Operational Security (OPSEC) measures. 

• Manage Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives, ensuring adherence to government regulations, including FAR/DFARS and ITAR. 

• Oversee Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) to mitigate potential risks and ensure the integrity of the supply chain. 

• Collaborate with engineering teams to drive technical projects and deliver innovative solutions. 

• Provide security training and develop incident response processes to handle multi-dimensional incidents. 

• Ensure data integrity and compliance with contractual requirements. 

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including government agencies, to ensure alignment and compliance with regulations. 

• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities and risks through analytical problem-solving and strategic decision-making.

Other

• Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development

• OR equivalent experience.

• 2+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in managing virtual teams and driving cross-team collaboration and analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to make strategic decisions. 
• 2+ years of experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) government contracts, FAR/DFARS, and ITAR regulations.
• 2+ years of experience developing and implementing Program Protection Plans (PPP) and Operational Security (OPSEC) measures. 
• 2+ years experience with the NISPOM, Industrial Security, Security Classification Guides (SCGs), DD254s, CUI, Serious Incident Report and Cyber Security.

Other Requirements

Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport.

Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under U.S. export control regulations, potentially under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations.  As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information.  To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport.

Cloud Screening: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Experience working in a similar role within the technology or defense industry. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance. 

Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 24, 2024. 

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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