Job Description

Company: RAND

Location: Washington, US

Job Type: Regular Overview The Manager, Security Services is responsible for physical security and Emergency Management and Safety across all RAND locations.

The Security

Services program includes general plant protection, emergency response, access control, fire and intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems augmented by a contract security officer force. The Manager, Security Services advises the company on regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including those promulgated by NISPOM Rule, ICD’s, FIPS, 5200.08 Volume 3, OSHA, and EPA. This position requires 100% in office support.

Duties and Responsibilities Lead physical security, emergency management, and safety operations across all RAND locations. Oversee and continuously improve a comprehensive 24/7 security program, including access control, intrusion detection, fire/life safety systems, video surveillance, visitor management, and contract guard services. Provide strategic direction and day-to-day management for enterprise physical security programs, ensuring effective protection of personnel, facilities, classified spaces, and company assets.

Advise leadership on compliance with applicable federal, state, and local security, safety, and emergency management regulations, including NISPOM, ICD 705, DoD 5200.08 Vol. Lead physical security planning and support for classified space construction and accreditation, including SCIFs, SAPFs, and open storage areas. Manage security operations to ensure readiness for internal and external audits, inspections, and assessments.

Serve as a key liaison with government agencies, law enforcement, internal stakeholders, and external partners on security-related matters. Oversee enterprise badging and visitor management programs across all locations, ensuring systems, supplies, and equipment are maintained and functioning effectively. Manage security-related vendor relationships, contracts, billing, purchase orders, and budgets, including oversight of the contract guard force.

Partner with Facilities, IT, Information Security, Program Security, and other internal teams to support projects and operational goals. Supervise and develop assigned staff, including hiring, training, performance management, coaching, and employee development. Establish departmental goals, policies, procedures, metrics, and strategic plans to support business objectives and continuous improvement.

Prepare reports and security metrics for senior leadership and provide recommendations on risk, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Support business continuity, crisis management, and incident response planning in coordination with internal stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications Highly proficient skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, MS Project as well as the ability to learn new computer applications Excellent written and verbal communication skills In-depth knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule, ICD, FIPS, DoD 5200.08 Volume 3 applicable government security regulations, laws, contractual requirements, OSHA and EPA regulations and other implementing guidance Experience with fiscal management and budgeting Knowledge and ability to use DISS database Requires excellent judgment, discretion and the ability to make decisions on a wide range of topics that affect the protection of national security information. Ability to work with minimal supervision Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Must be familiar with the technical and operational aspects of alarms and Access Control requirements for classified environments Must be a subject matter expert in ICD 705 Technical Specifications and SAPF requirements Education High School diploma or GED required.

Experience At least 10 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, with 9 years of supervisory experience.

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. C. office requiring a presence of 5 days per week, Monday – Friday. a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer RAND is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND’s research and analysis address issues that impact people everywhere, including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. Our research is sponsored by government agencies, international organizations, and foundations.

We rely on philanthropic support to pursue visionary ideas; and devise innovative approaches for

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