Senior Security Manager, Audit and Compliance

Job Description

See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

The SAV Audit & Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading BAE s independent security assurance and compliance program across unclassified, collateral, and special access environments. Reporting directly to the Director of Security, Assessments & Investigations, this role provides objective oversight of security compliance, audit readiness, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts. The position operates independently from mission-support security functions and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership on organizational security posture, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness. Responsibilities include:

• Supervise a team of security auditors, compliance specialists, and risk management professionals.

• Develop and implement audit methodologies, compliance monitoring processes, and risk-based assessment strategies.

• Validate self-inspections, government security reviews, compliance assessments, CMMC evaluations, and CORA readiness activities.

• Prepare the organization for DCSA, Department of War, Intelligence Community, and program sponsor-led inspections and assessments.

• Monitor changes to government security regulations and provide guidance to leadership on compliance requirements and associated risks.

• Evaluate security controls, classified facility compliance, access control procedures, safeguarding practices, and physical security requirements.

• Develop compliance metrics, dashboards, and executive reports to measure program effectiveness and identify trends.

• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen security performance and reduce risk.

• Partner with AMS leadership, government representatives, and oversight organizations to ensure effective remediation and long-term compliance.

• Support policy development, governance initiatives, workforce training, and organizational awareness programs that promote a culture of compliance and accountability.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum of High School Diploma with 8 or more years in like background

• Active US Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI

• Interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level audit, compliance, inspection, or assessment programs and supporting government inspections.

• Strong knowledge of NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, CUI requirements, DAAG, ICDs, DO Manuals, DoD security regulations, CMMC 2.0, NIST frameworks, risk management principles, and audit methodologies

• 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.

• Comfortable responding to off-hours emergencies and local/overnight emergency/planned travel as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree

• Experience with SAP, SCI, and compartmented security programs.

• Experience managing DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments and other government oversight activities.

• Experience implementing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools and leading enterprise continuous improvement initiatives.

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security , CRISC, Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), ISO 19011 Lead Auditor, or related security and compliance credentials.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Senior Security Manager, Audit and Compliance

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