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This position has full authority and accountability for contract execution, workforce management, financial performance, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and achievement of all contractual objectives.\nThe Site Manager provides executive-level leadership for all Protective Services functions, including physical security, industrial security, personnel security, emergency management, communications and control center operations, access control, investigations support, and force protection activities. The incumbent exercises significant independent judgment and discretion in directing organizational resources, establishing operational priorities, developing business strategies, and making decisions that impact contract performance, employee relations, customer support, and mission success.\nResponsibilities\nProvide overall leadership, strategic direction, and management oversight for all Protective Services operations and administrative functions. \nServe as the senior on-site management official responsible for successful execution of all contract requirements, performance standards, and service level agreements. \nEstablish organizational priorities, business objectives, operational goals, and performance expectations aligned with customer requirements and corporate strategy. \nExercise independent authority in planning, directing, and evaluating program operations, initiatives, and resources. \nDevelop and implement long-range strategic plans that enhance organizational performance, mission support, workforce readiness, and customer satisfaction. \nEnsure contract performance consistently meets or exceeds established performance metrics, quality standards, and contractual obligations. \nAnalyze program trends, risks, and operational challenges and implement solutions that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery. \nLead operational reviews, management assessments, and performance evaluations to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. \nDirectly supervise management, supervisory, and professional staff and maintain overall leadership responsibility for the Protective Services workforce. \nMake recommendations and decisions regarding hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, compensation recommendations, succession planning, and workforce development. \nEstablish performance expectations and hold managers and supervisors accountable for achieving organizational goals. \nFoster an inclusive, professional, and high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and mission excellence. \nProvide coaching, mentoring, and leadership development opportunities to managers and supervisors. \nEnsure compliance with labor agreements, employment regulations, company policies, and workforce management practices. \nLead employee engagement, retention, workforce planning, and succession management initiatives. \nDevelop, manage, and monitor operating budgets in accordance with contractual requirements and corporate financial objectives. \nExercise authority over resource allocation, staffing utilization, equipment planning, and operational expenditures. \nEvaluate financial and operational performance and implement corrective actions to ensure efficient use of resources. \nReview and approve staffing plans, hiring requisitions, labor allocations, and organizational changes. \nIdentify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies while maintaining mission effectiveness and service quality. \nServe as the primary point of contact with NASA leadership and designated Government representatives for all operational, contractual, and administrative matters. \nBuild and maintain effective relationships with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), NASA Center leadership, law enforcement partners, emergency response organizations, and other stakeholders. \nRepresent the organization during executive meetings, program reviews, audits, inspections, and customer briefings. \nProvide strategic recommendations and operational guidance to customer leadership regarding security, emergency management, and risk mitigation initiatives. \nEnsure responsive customer service and effective resolution of operational concerns, contract issues, and stakeholder requirements. \nProvide executive oversight of physical security, personnel security, industrial security, emergency management, investigations support, force protection, and access control programs. \nEnsure compliance with applicable federal regulations, NASA directives, contract requirements, security standards, and company policies. \nEstablish policies, procedures, and operational controls that support security objectives and regulatory compliance. \nOversee risk management, threat assessment, vulnerability mitigation, and critical infrastructure protection initiatives. \nEnsure organizational readiness for emergency response, continuity of operations, and crisis management activities. \nDirect leadership response and decision-making during emergencies, critical incidents, and mission-impacting events. \nMaintain accountability for organizational compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, NASA policies, collective bargaining agreements, safety requirements, and contractual obligations. \nOversee quality assurance programs, internal inspections, audits, assessments, and corrective action plans. \nMonitor organizational performance through established metrics and key performance indicators. \nAnalyze operational data and trends to support strategic decision-making and performance improvement. \nEnsure timely preparation and submission of required reports, executive briefings, operational analyses, and contract deliverables. \nOther duties as assigned\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Business Administration, Security Management, Public Administration, or a related field.\n\nEquivalent combinations of education, military service, law enforcement experience, and progressively responsible management experience may be considered as permitted by contract requirements.\n\nMinimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience within law enforcement, physical security, military police, force protection, emergency management, or protective services organizations, or eight (8) years in a supervisory position with up to 30 or more personnel.\n\nExperience managing operational budgets, workforce planning, resource allocation, performance management programs, and strategic initiatives.\n\nCurrent or previously held POST certification or equivalent federal, state, military, or law enforcement training preferred.\n\nActive Top Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one as required by the contract.\n\nSuccessfully pass background and drug screening.\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nDemonstrated ability to lead large, diverse organizations through subordinate managers and supervisors.\n\nAbility to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making on matters of organizational significance.\n\nStrong business acumen with experience in strategic planning, organizational development, and operational leadership.\n\nAbility to balance competing priorities while maintaining high levels of performance and customer satisfaction.\n\nExtensive 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