KIHOMAC · 9 hours ago
Mission Security Lead
Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$116K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expKIHOMAC is a company focused on defense services, and they are seeking a Mission Security Lead to provide leadership and oversight for a team of Mission Security Technicians. The role involves developing security plans, managing access control, conducting security briefings, and mentoring staff while ensuring compliance with security protocols.
AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight for a team of high-performing, mission minded Mission Security Technicians
Serve as the program Subject Matter Expert (SME) for mission security subjects
Develop and maintain mission security plans, procedures, and processes
Manage maintaining, securing, issuing and ensuring accountability for visitor restricted area badges in support of site access duties and distinguished visitor (DV) events
Conduct security briefings to required personnel regarding visiting and escorting MDA facilities
Ensure construction and maintenance personnel are properly badged, are briefed on security standards and are monitored within the restricted area for conformance with all applicable security policies and regulations
Manage the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) program
Assist staff personnel with plans, programs, and implementation of activities which may include security, logistics, visitor control, protocol events, scheduling, and test support
Assist customer with maintaining security databases, tracking escort training and access lists to secure rooms, security containers within the facility and photographic device permits
Create training plans in order to develop and mentor mission security technicians
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with various members of the team and stakeholders
Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills are necessary for interacting with individuals, providing directions, and reporting incidents
Demonstrate excellent written communication skills are also important for accurate reporting
Interact professionally and courteously with a diverse range of people
Understand and follow instructions carefully and accurately
Write clear, concise, and accurate reports of incidents or observations
Demonstrate a strong sense of ethics and a commitment to upholding security protocols
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight for a team of high-performing, mission minded Mission Security Technicians
Serve as the program Subject Matter Expert (SME) for mission security subjects
Develop and maintain mission security plans, procedures, and processes
Manage maintaining, securing, issuing and ensuring accountability for visitor restricted area badges in support of site access duties and distinguished visitor (DV) events
Conduct security briefings to required personnel regarding visiting and escorting MDA facilities
Ensure construction and maintenance personnel are properly badged, are briefed on security standards and are monitored within the restricted area for conformance with all applicable security policies and regulations
Manage the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) program
Assist staff personnel with plans, programs, and implementation of activities which may include security, logistics, visitor control, protocol events, scheduling, and test support
Assist customer with maintaining security databases, tracking escort training and access lists to secure rooms, security containers within the facility and photographic device permits
Create training plans in order to develop and mentor mission security technicians
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with various members of the team and stakeholders
Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills are necessary for interacting with individuals, providing directions, and reporting incidents
Demonstrate excellent written communication skills are also important for accurate reporting
Interact professionally and courteously with a diverse range of people
Understand and follow instructions carefully and accurately
Write clear, concise, and accurate reports of incidents or observations
Demonstrate a strong sense of ethics and a commitment to upholding security protocols
Bachelor's Degree in management or other relevant discipline preferred
5+ years of general (full-time) work experience
3+ years of professional experience in the required task area
2+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Demonstrable understanding of DoD escorting policies and procedures for escorting uncleared personnel in classified areas required
Must be a US citizen
Current active clearance at level Secret or higher required
Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp and reach with hands and arms
Perform frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements
Prolonged periods of standing
Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate safety gear (e.g., eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, etc.) for the assigned task
Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds at a time
Must be able to move freely around a large facility, up/down stairs, and up/down ladders
Must be able to perform work above ceilings and/or below floors
Must be able to remain alert for extended periods
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Company
KIHOMAC
KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense technology company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Deloitte
2025-10-31Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Adam Grimm
Chief Information Officer
Curtis Brad Goodwin
Chief Growth Officer
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