Security Specialist – Mission Assurance Program Manager

About the role

The Security Specialist will serve as a program manager for one or more of AFRICOM's Mission Assurance lines of effort, including Antiterrorism, Defense Critical Infrastructure, and Counter‑Small Unmanned Air and Missile Threats. This position ensures the protection of critical capabilities, functions, and assets across the command.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of program management for assigned Mission Assurance programs, covering risk management, planning, training, exercises, resourcing, and ongoing monitoring.
• Synchronize Mission Assurance across AFRICOM missions using an integrated risk management methodology to identify, prioritize, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Publish, update, and integrate DoD security and risk management policies; prepare and deliver briefings to senior command staff.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert and advisor, providing technical guidance to subordinate commands, reviewing their work products, and maintaining relevant security and risk data.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance (Tier 5) and eligibility for SCI.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport, country/theater clearance, and meet all medical and vaccination requirements.
• Compliance with the Exceptional Family Member Program, Selective Service registration, and other DoD suitability determinations.
• Ability to work in mission‑essential conditions, including during severe weather or emergency situations.

Required skills

• Risk Management
• Program Management

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to critical national security missions.
• Professional development within a high‑impact defense environment.