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ClearanceJobs

ClearanceJobs

www.clearancejobs.com

5 Jobs

731 Employees

About the Company

ClearanceJobs.com (https://www.clearancejobs.com), the largest security-cleared career network, specializes in defense jobs for professionals with security clearances. Search thousands of jobs from pre-screened, registered defense industry employers. ClearanceJobs.com matches job seekers that hold active or current Department of Defense, Department of State, and Department of Energy security clearances to hiring employers and recruiters looking for skilled cleared candidates. ClearanceJobs is a career website that connects recruiters and security-cleared candidates. Candidates post their resumes and search our database of jobs. Recruiters post jobs and search our database of cleared candidates. It's like a matchmaking site for career connections.

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Systems Acquisition, Principal with Security Clearance
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Job Title: Systems Acquisition Principal (Security Clearance) Role Summary: Lead the development and execution of innovative defense acquisition strategies, policies, and processes to enhance DoD modernization, technology adoption, and portfolio performance. Serve as a senior advisor to sponsors, stakeholders, and senior government officials, delivering data‑driven insights and thought leadership on acquisition reform and emerging technologies. Expectations: - Influence sponsor decision‑making by presenting proactive, evidence‑based acquisition solutions. - Champion acquisition policy and modernization initiatives that improve program outcomes and enterprise agility. - Maintain subject‑matter authority on DoD acquisition practices, OTAs, FAR, and ITAR, guiding transformation efforts at joint and service levels. - Build and sustain collaborative coalitions across government, industry, academia, and FFRDCs to accelerate reform. Key Responsibilities: - Engage sponsors and stakeholders to articulate acquisition challenges and propose actionable strategies. - Develop and recommend policies, processes, and tools to optimize acquisition for programs, portfolios, and organizational initiatives. - Contribute to integrated product teams that enable DoD to transition emerging technologies and prototypes. - Communicate complex acquisition issues internally and externally through publications, presentations, and briefings. - Manage relationships between senior sponsors, MITRE, FFRDCs, think tanks, industry, and academia to foster cross‑agency collaboration. - Provide expertise on DoD acquisition frameworks, including OTAs and the Federal Acquisition Register, to support program execution and compliance. - Lead thought leadership efforts, including whitepapers and speaking engagements, to promote acquisition reform and modernization. Required Skills: - Strategic leadership and stakeholder management - Deep understanding of DoD acquisition processes, OTAs, FAR, ITAR - Policy analysis and program management - Emerging technology assessment and commercialization - Coalition-building across multi‑sector partnerships - Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving capabilities - Excellent written and oral communication Required Education & Certifications: - Minimum 10 years related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years with a Master’s degree; or 5 years with a PhD; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level II in Program Management or equivalent DAWIA certification, demonstrating proficiency in defense acquisition principles and program execution. - Security clearance (required).
Huntsville, United states
On site
Senior
19-12-2025
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Director of Operations, Cybersecurity Programs with Security Clearance
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Job title: Director of Operations, Cybersecurity Programs with Security Clearance Role Summary: Lead and scale cybersecurity programs across all DoD domains (land, sea, air, space, cyber) with a focus on commercial Cyber markets. Own strategic account management, operational delivery, risk and compliance, and financial performance of portfolio. Drive growth, align solutions with customer needs, and ensure program execution meets DoD standards and business objectives. Expectations: • Maintain an active Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI clearance. • Deliver measurable business growth and operational excellence for all managed programs. • Sustain high‑level client satisfaction and stakeholder engagement. • Demonstrate accountability for financial targets, achieving profitability and margin goals. • Exhibit leadership that fosters autonomy, responsibility, and high performance across cross‑functional teams. Key Responsibilities: 1. **Strategic Leadership** – Define vision and roadmap for cybersecurity portfolio, align with DoD priorities and commercial opportunities. 2. **Client Relationship Management** – Build and sustain relationships with decision‑makers, influencers, and end users. Anticipate and address short‑ and long‑term client needs, adding value beyond requests. 3. **Operational Oversight** – Direct program, project, and portfolio teams; establish monitoring systems, performance metrics, risk controls, and accountability structures. 4. **Risk & Compliance** – Ensure adherence to codes, regulations, and DoD policies; develop monitoring for critical risks and non‑compliance consequences. 5. **Performance Measurement** – Set challenging goals, track progress, identify improvement areas, and implement corrective actions. 6. **Team Building & Development** – Resolve conflicts, delegate authority, coach staff, foster collaboration, and recognize contributions. 7. **Financial Management** – Analyze revenue streams, conduct profitability analysis, and recommend decisions that optimize short‑ and long‑term financial outcomes. 8. **Cross‑Functional Collaboration** – Coordinate with sales, marketing, engineering, and other business units to deliver integrated solutions. 9. **Stakeholder Communication** – Tailor messaging to diverse audiences, facilitate consensus, and provide transparent updates on program status. Required Skills: - Strategic leadership & program management in DoD and cybersecurity environments - Deep understanding of DoD procurement, contracting, and cybersecurity standards - Risk assessment, compliance oversight, and monitoring system design - Financial acumen: revenue/expense analysis, profitability modeling, break‑even analysis - Advanced communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management - Team leadership: coaching, conflict resolution, delegation, performance accountability - Analytical thinking with data‑driven decision making - Customer‑centric mindset: anticipating needs, adding value, ensuring satisfaction Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred). - Active Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI security clearance required; ability to maintain clearance. - Professional certifications: CISSP, PMP, CISM, or DoD‑specific credentials (e.g., DoD Cybersecurity Certification).
Washington dc, United states
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31-12-2025
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Junior Cybersecurity Analyst with Security Clearance
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Job Title: Junior Cybersecurity Analyst with Security Clearance Role Summary: Support federal client in maintaining compliance and strengthening the security posture of mission‑critical systems. Act as primary point of contact for security compliance activities, manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), conduct vulnerability and risk management, perform compliance reviews, and assist with incident response and security awareness initiatives. Expectations: - Must hold an active Secret Security Clearance and be a U.S. citizen. - 3+ years of experience in security compliance, vulnerability management, or related field. - 1+ year managing POA&Ms, federal security frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF), and vulnerability management tools. - Ability to work onsite daily with on‑call requirements in a 24x7 environment. Key Responsibilities: - Serve as the primary contact for security compliance activities, track and resolve concerns. - Manage and maintain POA&Ms, ensuring timely remediation aligned with government and contract requirements. - Run security scans, review results, track remediation, and verify closure. - Conduct risk assessments, risk analysis, and document risk mitigation strategies. - Perform compliance reviews against federal regulations, contract requirements, and frameworks such as NIST 800‑53, FISMA, RMF. - Assist in preparing and maintaining security documentation: System Security Plans, assessment reports, risk analyses. - Collaborate with technical teams to validate controls, provide guidance, and support mission success. - Participate in incident response, after‑action reviews, and document lessons learned. - Develop and deliver compliance reports and metrics to leadership, federal stakeholders, and auditors. - Support security awareness and training initiatives. Required Skills: - Strong written and verbal communication, including preparation of compliance documentation and reports. - Experience with vulnerability scanners, antivirus, endpoint protection, PKI, logging/SEIM, DLP. - Familiarity with federal security frameworks (FISMA, NIST RMF). - Ability to manage and track POA&Ms within a government contracting environment. - Risk management skills: conducting assessments and analysis. - Collaboration with cross‑functional technical teams. Required Education & Certifications: - U.S. citizenship with active Secret Security Clearance. - Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CAP or equivalent. - Minimum of 3 years of relevant cybersecurity experience; 1+ year in POA&M and vulnerability management. ---
Annapolis junction, United states
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Junior
18-01-2026
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Principal Software Engineer with Security Clearance
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**Job Title** Principal Software Engineer (Security Clearance) **Role Summary** Lead design, development, and maintenance of complex, high‑performance software systems for national defense applications. Deliver innovative solutions across analytics, real‑time processing, AI/ML, and large‑scale data handling while adhering to strict security requirements. **Expactations** - Minimum 20 years of professional software engineering experience (or 24 years with a bachelor’s degree). - Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams. - Demonstrated leadership, problem‑solving, and mentorship capabilities. - Hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Full‑Scope Polygraph. - Commitment to high‑quality code, rigorous testing, and documentation. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop, enhance, and support mission‑critical applications (analytics, real‑time, data‑intensive). - Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and unit/integration testing; document results. - Resolve software defects and performance issues promptly. - Provide input on software architecture, hardware/software trade‑offs, and reuse of COTS/GOTS components. - Collaborate using Atlassian tools, Git, and issue‑tracking systems. - Deploy and manage services in cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). **Required Skills** - Proficiency in multiple languages: Java, C#, C++, Python, JavaScript, Scala, Ruby, Go. - Experience with IDEs (Eclipse, IntelliJ, Visual Studio, PyCharm, VS Code). - Strong knowledge of OS platforms: Windows, Linux/Unix, macOS. - Familiarity with frameworks (Spring, Angular, Bootstrap) and databases (Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB). - Build and CI/CD tools: Maven, Jenkins. - Version control (Git, SVN, CVS) and configuration management. - Cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and container orchestration (Kubernetes). - Excellent communication and collaborative skills. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or 4 additional years of software experience in lieu of degree). - Active TS/SCI clearance with Full‑Scope Polygraph. - Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) are a plus but not mandatory.
Fort meade, United states
On site
Senior
25-01-2026