Group Manager - Security - Military Veterans
at Amentum
We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.
The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.
The off-shift COMET Security Manager oversees our organization's security operations, ensuring the safety of our assets, personnel, and property. In this role, you will develop and implement security policies, conduct risk assessments, and manage a team of security personnel. You will monitor security access control protocols and procedures, coordinate with Kennedy Space Center security during incidents, and manage a team of access control monitors controlling access to various facilities at the Kennedy Space Center. Additionally, you will work with various other departments making sure the security team operations are coordinated and ready to support flight hardware processing.
We seek a candidate with strong leadership and management skills, and excellent communication abilities. You will need the ability to evaluate complex situations, identify potential solutions, and a commitment to ethical judgment and conflict resolution. Being proactive, meticulous, and fostering a culture of safety and preparedness is crucial for this role.
-This position is for an off-shift Group Manager for Security.
-BA or BS degree in an area of specialty and ten (10) years relevant security experience, including at lease three years of successfully managing people.
-Experience with supervising/managing a minimum of fifteen (15) employees.
-Experience with establishing and maintaining schedules for a group to be consistent with budgetary and time constraints.
-Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written to all levels including senior management.
-Proven leadership qualities.
Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:
• Child Development Center
• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
• Credit Union
• Fitness Center
• Barbershop
• NASA Exchanges
Flexible Schedule and Telework
At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department's demands and needs.
Kennedy Sp Ct, FL
Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.
We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems.
We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!
Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.
Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.
What happens after I apply?
First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate.