Senior Program Manager of Security Assurance - CTJ - Poly

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Microsoft's E+P (Edge & Platform) Team is looking for an exceptional business and technical leader who will support the Program Operations Team as a Senior Program Manager of Security Assurance in the Reston, VA area. The primary responsibilities are to process Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community (IC) clearances for employees supporting the Air-gapped Cloud environments.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 3+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large scale computing, threat modeling, cyber security, or anomaly detection OR equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience in industrial security.
• Knowledge of DOD (Department of Defense) and IC (Intelligence Community) clearance processing procedures with experience using various clearance databases, and proficient with MS Office.
• Knowledge of government regulations (e.g., NISPOM-Personnel Clearances and ICD 704).

Other Requirements:

Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
• Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance

Preferred/Additional Qualifications:

• Working level knowledge of Government Systems (e.g., DISS, NBIS, SCINet, or Scattered Castles).
• Experience processing clearance activities with multiple government agencies.

Security Assurance IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 1, 2025.

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• Responsible for end-to-end personnel security processing for DOD (Department of Defense) and IC (Intelligence Community) communities to include initial and crossover clearances, continuous evaluation, reporting requirements, and visit requests.
• Maintain clearance databases and tools to manage clearance related activities.
• Serve as a point of contact to employees, managers, and other security personnel during the clearance process and interface with DOD (Department of Defense) and IC (Intelligence Community) customers on clearance and compliance standards.
• Contribute to management reports, compliance metrics and audit issues and consult on remediation for reports.
• Manage clearance processing activities assisting the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and the Contractor Specialist Security Officer (CSSO) where applicable.
• Understand and stay updated on Microsoft, DOD (Department of Defense) and IC (Intelligence Community) policy changes and implement them where applicable.
• Work with some of Microsoft's most important, most demanding customers and partners and will be responsible for all aspects of our services business including: customer satisfaction, services delivery, and operations.
• Conduct routine process assessments by reviewing documentation and monitoring results. You’ll also analyze information to understand what stakeholders can do differently, collaborate with the team to remediate gaps, and drive efficiency for programs.
• Oversee projects, monitor progress and performance, deliver project status reports to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Provide ongoing improvement initiatives across clearance processing practices, tools, and procedures.
• Offer mentorship and guidance to other team members.
• Embody our culture and values.