Research Security Manager - Atlanta, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

Overview
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.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

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.

Job Duty 1 -
Assist in the management of the National Industrial Security Program; provide security consulting support to one or more laboratories, manage the Self Inspection Program and administer Process Improvements within the department and facility.

Job Duty 2 -
Manage the annual self-inspection program to provide government compliance. Maintain annual statistics, coordinate and facilitate department meetings, complete progress reports. Advise management of areas that are not in compliance and recommend solutions of reaching compliance before annual inspection. Coordinate with government as needed.

Job Duty 3 -
Develop and implement process improvement initiatives in department and measure their effectiveness; counsel process owners.

Job Duty 4 -
Perform other duties as assigned

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;

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia ).

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does require security clearance.
Successful Candidate must be a U.S Citizen
Anticipated annual salary $71,008.00 to $96,572.00 commensurate with qualification

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