Department: Division of Industry and Defense Programs
Hire Type: Full Time
Pay: Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule: Typically, 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. May
require occasional after hours support for inspections, audits, or
classified operations. The job is performed in person and on-site
in Wichita, KS.
Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access
to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to
be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must
meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.
Job Details
Join our Division of Industry and Defense Programs as a Security
Specialist and play a key role in supporting classified government
projects, including Special Access Programs (SAP). In this on‑site
position based in Wichita, KS, you’ll manage day‑to‑day security
operations, ensure compliance with federal requirements, and help
safeguard personnel, facilities, and sensitive information. This
role is ideal for security professionals who thrive in fast‑paced,
mission‑driven environments and want to make an impact on national
defense programs.
Job Summary
Manages day to day security operations for classified government
programs including but not limited to Special Access Programs
(SAP). Ensures full compliance with federal rules, security
directives, program specific requirements, and customer direction.
Safeguards personnel, facilities, and sensitive information while
serving as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and
government security counterparts.
Essential Functions
Manages personnel clearances, visit requests, visitor control,
access eligibility, and program access; processes and tracks
Program Access Requests (PARs).
Conducts briefings, debriefings, indoctrination and training, and
provides guidance to internal and external partners
Oversees and maintains access control process and procedures.
Ensures proper security equipment operation, including inspections,
accreditation readiness and compliance.
Develops and maintains documentation in accordance with program
requirements and manages the marking, transmission, storage,
reproduction, and destruction of relevant materials.
Documents and reports security incidents, infractions, and
violations; recommends and implements corrective actions and
mitigation strategies and supports program protection planning and
threat awareness initiatives.
Serves as the primary interface with Government Program Security
Officers (PSOs) and customer security representatives.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three (3) years of experience in industrial security, SAP
security, or related discipline.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DoDM 5205.07
(SAP Security Manuals), and ICD security standards.
- Experience with security systems and databases such as DISS,
NISS, JADE, or similar.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication
skills.
- Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and
accountability.
- Excellent documentation, coordination, and communication
skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with attention
to detail and compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security
clearance.
- Prior experience supporting SAP, or DoD classified
programs.
- Experience developing SOPs, security training, or leading
inspections.
- Familiarity with secure facility operations (SAPF/SCIF build,
accreditation, TEMPEST considerations).
Preferred License/Certifications/Training:
- Active or previous U.S. Government security clearance.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange
information.
Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and
offices, and/or across external environments.
Ability to remain in a stationary position.
Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both
receptively and expressively.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including
but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
