Executive Director, Security & Classified Operations and Chief Security Officer
Core
Lead RAND's 55-person Security & Classified Operations organization and serve as Chief Security Officer, enabling researchers in FFRDCs to execute cutting-edge national security research at all levels of classification.
Role type
Executive Director / Chief Security Officer (C-Suite)
Builds
Classified research capabilities, high-performance computing environments, and security programs for U.S. national and homeland security sponsors.
Domain
U.S. National Security / Classified Operations / Information Assurance
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic leadership, classified system authorization, insider threat management, NISPOM compliance, SCIF/SAP operations, budget management, government liaison, emergency response planning, staff development.
Preferred skills
Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives, Joint SAP Implementation Guide, U.S. export control regulations, incident response management, security education program design.
Technologies
High-performance computing, classified cloud offerings, AI capabilities, secure communication systems.
Responsibilities
Establish department vision and strategy; ensure robust security policies and processes; direct insider threat and counterintelligence risk mitigation; ensure compliance with federal requirements; serve as principal security liaison to government sponsors; drive adoption of emerging security and computing technologies; manage security staff, facilities, and budget; maintain facility accreditations and system authorizations; administer SCI and SAP programs; manage travel security; maintain security education and emergency response programs.
Seniority
Executive, C-Suite
