Operations Manager

Who are we?

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) whose mission is research in support of National Security.
* Mission - The Security Services Department’s (SSD) overall mission is to identify and counter security threats to the MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s mission of development of game-changing technology in support of national security, including guarding against compromise by foreign intelligence agencies and insider threats.
* Culture – We foster an inclusive, opportunity-filled environment of empowered team members from diverse backgrounds.
 

What will you do?

Join a team of security professionals that are driven to solve complex security problems in collaboration with Laboratory research teams and Government counterparts across the following industrial security areas:
* Leadership & Management: Directly manages leaders of teams supporting special security operations across all security disciplines; manages interview and selection process, performance appraisal, career advancement and performance management processes for subordinate teams.
* Audit & Compliance: Leads portfolio self-inspection and government inspection programs and associated corrective action plan execution.
* Business Process Improvement: Defines and tracks key performance indicators across portfolio, implementing process improvements and efficiencies to drive organizational success. 
* Advice and Counsel: Liaises with key internal and external stakeholders with respect to efficient and secure Laboratory operations. 
* Resource Management: Develops and implements plans to ensure strategic special security resources are available to meet Laboratory program demands.
 

How will you grow?

You will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, thrive and belong.
* Leadership: Room to advance on your team or to lead cross-functional projects.
* Growth Opportunities: Potential for lateral and vertical movement.
* Education/Training: Management training, mentorship, in-house and external courses.
* Exposure: Engagement with sponsors, stakeholders, Laboratory leadership and other Departments and Divisions.
* Community: Participation is encouraged for Laboratory social events, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), clubs and study groups, volunteering and community service projects.
 

What you need/Requirements:

To work with MITLL, all employees must meet certain basic requirements.
* Leadership skills: 5 years of experience leading teams and complex projects.
* Regulatory compliance experience: The ability to read, understand and apply government regulation, policies and procedure (DoD SAP/SCI Community and Intelligence Community directives and manuals, NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, applicable ICDs, etc.).
* The ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
* Successfully pass a background check and consent to undergoing a government polygraph examination.
 

Ideally, you will have:

The Laboratory values experiences from diverse backgrounds and occupations. The most successful candidates will have the following skills and qualifications.
* Security management experience: 3 years of experience as assigned Program Security Officer (PSO), Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), Special Security Officer (SSO), Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO) and/or COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO). 
* Valued competencies: Interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills; project management experience.
* Computer skills: Familiarity with security management software, such as SIMS and government databases such as DISS (Defense Information Security System). Knowledge of business software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, etc.
* Flexibility: Comfortable responding to off-hours emergencies and local/overnight travel as needed (infrequent, but a possibility).