Overview
Microsoft's E+P (Edge & Platform) is looking for an exceptional business and technical leader who will support the Program Operations Team as a Program Manager of Security Assurance in the Reston, VA area. The primary responsibilities are to process Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community (IC) clearances for employees supporting the Air-gapped Cloud environments.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
The Security Assurance Program Manager is responsible for end-to-end personnel security processing for DOD and IC communities to include initial and crossover clearances, continuous evaluation, reporting requirements, and visit requests.
Maintains clearance databases and tools to manage clearance related activities.
Serves as a point of contact to employees, managers, and other security personnel during the clearance process and interface with DOD and IC customers on clearance and compliance standards.
Contributes to management reports, compliance metrics and audit issues and consult on remediation for reports.
Manage clearance processing activities assisting the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and the Contractor Specialist Security Officer (CSSO) where applicable.
Understands and stay updated on Microsoft, DOD and IC policy changes and implement them where applicable.
Works with some of Microsoft's most important, most demanding customers and partners and will be responsible for all aspects of our services business including: customer satisfaction, services delivery, and operations.
Conduct routine process assessments by reviewing documentation and monitoring results. You'll also analyze information to understand what stakeholders can do differently, collaborate with the team to remediate gaps, and drive efficiency for programs.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 2+ years' experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR equivalent experience.
Or Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection
Other Requirements:
Security Clearance Requirements :
Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification prior to an offer of employment.
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance
Additional/Preferred Qualifications:
Working-level knowledge of government systems (e.g., DISS, NBIS, SCINet, or Scattered Castles).
Experience processing clearance activities with multiple government agencies.
Knowledge of DoD and IC clearance processing procedures, with experience using various clearance databases; proficient in MS Office.
Familiarity with government regulations (e.g., NISPOM-Personnel Clearances and ICD 704).
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/accommodationrequest) .
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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Security Assurance IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)
