Security Program Manager III - Secret Clearance

Who is Malama Kai Technologies?   

Malama Kai Technologies (MKT) is an SBA-certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) providing mission-driven engineering, technology, and professional services in support of the U.S. Government.   

Headquartered in Maui, Hawaiʻi, and Herndon, Virginia, MKT was founded to deliver high-quality, dependable solutions while creating long-term economic opportunities for the Native Hawaiian community. Our work spans complex, regulated environments where reliability, security, and accountability are essential, including defense, intelligence, and federal civilian missions.   

Position Location: Remote, EST 

Clearance Required: Active Secret  

Overview 

We are seeking an experienced Security Program Manager III to support industrial security operations within a federal contracting environment. This role will provide senior-level security program management support, helping ensure compliance with federal security regulations and supporting personnel, facility, and program security activities. 

The selected candidate will work closely with program leadership and government stakeholders to maintain security compliance, manage security documentation, and support the administration of an industrial security program. 

Key Responsibilities 

Provide senior-level support to the organization’s industrial security program in accordance with applicable federal regulations and policies. 

Support implementation and compliance with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements. 

Assist with personnel security processes, including clearance management and coordination with government security offices. 

Support program leadership and government stakeholders with security compliance, risk management, and security program oversight. 

Maintain security documentation, reports, and program records in accordance with government requirements. 

Coordinate with program managers, contracting personnel, and government security officials to ensure program security requirements are met. 

Provide guidance to staff on security policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. 

Assist with security audits, reviews, and compliance activities related to government programs. 

Required Qualifications 

Active Secret Clearance. 

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. 

A minimum of 18 years of relevant professional experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. 

15+ years of professional experience in IT or security management. 

Experience in a security management role within the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, or a cleared contractor environment. 

Strong understanding of industrial security requirements and federal security compliance practices. 

Preferred Qualifications 

Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field. 

20+ years of professional experience in IT or security management. 

Experience supporting or performing Facility Security Officer (FSO) responsibilities in a cleared environment. 

Experience managing or supporting an industrial security program. 

Hands-on experience using DISS and NBIS for personnel clearance processing and management. 

Experience authoring or managing DD Form 254s. 

Experience supporting Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance activities. 

Experience supporting or participating in Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) security reviews. 

Benefits and Compensation:    

Malama Kai Technologies offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, contract requirements, and role responsibilities. Benefits eligibility and offerings will be discussed during the hiring process.    

Malama Kai Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.