Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking Security Manager (Level III) candidates in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities Include:

• Recommending, evaluating, maintaining, and operating systems, policies, devices, procedures, and methods used for safeguarding information, property, personnel, operations, and materials.
• Recommending and implementing policies and procedures for analyzing and evaluating the character, background, and history of employees, candidates for employment, and other persons having or proposed to be granted access to classified or other sensitive information, materials, or work sites.
• Provides security support to the Directorate's controlled facilities to include, but not limited to:
• Exercising delegated access control to secure areas.
• Assisting in opening and closing controlled areas.
• Assisting in arming and disarming facility alarm systems as required.
• Assisting in accomplishing end-of-duty day security checks.
• In support of those programs with stringent security requirements, personnel shall be knowledgeable of DoD security procedures, to include classified transmission, protection of incoming mail, courier requirements, security incident reporting, and security violation sanctions.
• Escorting personnel, visitors, and other parties as needed to complete work duties, subject to local security office or organizational policies.
• Experience with Security Classification Guide development and implementation is strongly desired.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Experience Required:

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Functionally Aligned Minimum Recommended Education/Experience Requirements: Advanced degree (MA/MS) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, of which 5 years must be in the DoD, or a BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, of which 5 year must be in the DoD, or 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, of which 8 year must be in the DoD.
• Non-Functionally Aligned Recommended Education/Experience Requirements: GED, 10 years of experience in the respective profession being performed, of which 5 years must be in the DoD.

Desired Skills:

• Author and review acquisition security related sections of all applicable acquisition and contracting program documentation.
• Maintain or assist in maintaining a database log that reflects receipt, storage, inventory, and disposition of classified information to include data entry, updates, and generation of reports.
• Perform audits of Government classified holdings to ensure proper tracking and accountability.
• Maintain a database of classified visits and associated clearance levels.
• Perform or assist in performing inspection, inventory, logging, storage, documentation, transmittal, and internal distribution of classified information received.
• Review and evaluate Contractor classified data submissions for compliance with the appropriate Security Classification Guide (SCG).
• Provide or assist in providing security evaluation and protection to areas where classified information is stored.
• Assist in developing or establishing security procedures and policies.
• Ensure required security documentation (DD Form 254 etc.) is properly tailored and included in procurement packages for systems acquisition.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.