SITE LEAD / SECURITY ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (SAM)

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota

Clearance: Active Top Secret / SCI

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-time, on-site (core hours 0730-1630L Mon-Fri)

Primary Responsibilities (aligned with PWS 4.2, 5.2, and overall contract)

Key Duties

• Serve as primary Site Lead and overall contract performance lead with full authority on daily operations; act as principal point of contact for CO/COR.

• Execute full duties of the Security Administration Manager (SAM) IAW DoD/AF/ICD directives.

• Manage local security databases, rosters, reinvestigations, in/out processing for ~230 personnel (mil/civ/contractor).

• Develop/maintain security training programs, SOPs, continuity binders.

• Conduct internal SAVs, facilitate external inspections.

• Oversee IDS/ADS, cypher locks, X-09 locks, SF-700/701/702, EAL updates, restricted area badges.

• Coordinate removable media, security violations, and interface with base security offices (28 BW/SFS, AFOSI, ACC/SSO).

• Ensure zero critical findings and 100% compliance with all security reporting.

• Oversee Personnel Security and Physical Security functions; ensure seamless integration across all three areas.

• Manage short-term absences and permanent vacancies to guarantee no mission degradation.

• Prepare monthly status reports, quality control, and all contract deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance

• Minimum 1 year supervisory/project management experience + demonstrated strong written/verbal communication

• Minimum 1 year experience working in a TS/SCI facility + 1 year dedicated security administration/program management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and DoD/AF security databases (DISS/JPAS, etc.)

• Strong knowledge of AFM 14-304, DoD 5105.21, DoD 5200.01, AFI 16-1404, AFMAN 16-1405/16-1406, ICDs 704/705

• Excellent organizational, customer service, and team leadership skills

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Ability to obtain/maintain base access and all required certifications