Security Project Manager

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The Security Project Manager is responsible for designing and facilitating projects on behalf of RAND's Security & Classified Operations department. These projects aim to enhance Security & Classified Operations continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of industrial and intelligence security, in particular reviewing security processes and automating where possible and assisting the team in revamping security education. The Security Project Manager must engage and partner with different groups across RAND and be the principal author on project deliverables, including policies and procedures, internal correspondence, training resources, and briefings. The Security Project Manager will acquire knowledge in, and be expected to speak to, several different areas of industrial and intelligence security. In addition, this role will serve as point for department communications, both with the department and across the organization, to include content management for the RAND intranet.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, energetic, and display enthusiasm for pursuing new projects. They will also demonstrate intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to learn about the nuanced aspects of industrial security. This individual should be a team player, serving as a representative for Security & Classified Operations across the organization. This role will report to the Manager, Security Operations and work with the Security Technologies Manager.

Duties

• Identify, design, lead, and facilitate continuous improvement projects while maintaining compliance with federal regulations by researching applicable changing government laws (32 CFR), executive orders and requirements and updating RAND-wide policies and procedures.
• Communicate with subject matter experts, interdepartmental counterparts, government stakeholders, and external contacts to facilitate projects and align their priorities with RAND's mission and core values.
• Organize internal meetings with subject matter experts, departmental leadership, and other stakeholders, including scheduling, distributing reference materials, note-taking, and following up with next steps.
• Research federal regulation related to topics of industrial security to determine their impact on current and future projects.
• Engage in special projects as assigned by the Manager, Security Operations.
• Manage the corporate-wide Security & Classified Operations Education and Training Program in compliance with the 32 CFR and SEAD 3 to include communications and report creation.
• Draft and revise content for RAND intranet in coordination with other Security & Classified Operations teams and intranet administrators.
• Train Security & Classified Operations and RAND staff on new security policies and procedures.
• Work with SIMS as an Administrator to manage and help build automated workflows to include Foreign Travel, security education, etc.
• Participate in Strategic Planning meetings in coordination with Security & Classified Operations leadership to incorporate relevant projects into the strategic initiatives.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for biweekly Security & Classified Operations All Hands meetings.
• Author/review/update departmental and corporate policies and procedures aimed to enhance RAND's security posture.
• Direct internal communications on behalf of Security & Classified Operations, including RAND Items articles, info share briefings, and targeted emails, as well as managing the Security & Classified Operations Viva Engage community.

Basic Qualifications

• Highly organized with ability to independently prioritize competing deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with training, teaching, or mentoring others.
• Proven experience managing stakeholder relationships.
• Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as the ability to learn new computer applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with leadership and stakeholders
• Academic and/or professional background in writing or editing a plus
• Minimum of two years in a customer service or related position
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to discreetly handle sensitive and classified information
• Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills and the ability to secure results through others
• Must be able to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with coordinating departmental and personnel resources a plus.
• Knowledge of the federal security landscape, including rules and regulations, preferred.

Experience

With a bachelor's degree, at least three years of relevant experience required. Without a bachelor's degree, at least seven years of relevant experience required.

Education

High school diploma or GED is required. BS/BA degree is preferred.

Security Clearance

Must meet eligibility requirements for access to U.S.government classified information.

Location

Santa Monica, Pittsburgh, or Washington D.C.

Positions Open

One

Salary Range: $88,000 - $130,900

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.The salary range includes base pay plus RAND's sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet