Infrastructure Protection Security Associate Manager / Troy, AL

Description:As the Infrastructure Protection Security Associate Manager, you will serve as the leader for visitor management, storage operations, and dispatch operations - three critical functions that support site security, personnel accountability, crisis response, and business continuity. You will be responsible for ensuring contract guard force led operations are operationally effective, audit-ready, and capable of supporting the site's evolving requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will oversee the operational execution of compliance related activities performed by the contract guard force, maintain oversight of audit artifacts and corrective actions, drive process standardization, and identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness. You will ensure local procedures, training programs, operational metrics, and compliance activities remain aligned with regulatory requirements, company expectations, and site objectives.

Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") background check to obtain approval to be an "employee possessor" (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Site lead for contract guard force governance, ensuring operational expectations, compliance requirements, and performance standards are clearly defined and consistently executed
• Maintain oversight of audit readiness activities associated with contract guard force operations, including required records and artifacts, documentation, inspections, and corrective actions
• Lead process governance efforts across physical security operations, ensure procedures and local policies remain current, effective, and aligned with site requirements
• Standardize operational practices across shifts
• Create role and shift based training standards for supervisors and contract guard force
• Support crisis management and business continuity efforts by ensuring guard force led operations maintain documented contingency procedures, trained personnel, and sustainable processes capable of supporting emergency and recovery operations
• Serve as the designated deputy to the security manager, assuming manager authority and responsibility during periods of absence to ensure continuity

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, decisive, and experienced in physical security operations. This role offers the opportunity to shape critical security functions, influence enterprise‑wide standards, and drive impactful improvements in a dynamic environment.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance to be considered.

Basic Qualifications:

• Prior Security, Military, Law Enforcement, or Industrial Security experience
• Must hold or be able to obtain a private security / concealed weapon license
• Experience supporting security programs governed by 32 CFR Part 117, UL, and DoDM 5205.07, and DoDM 5100.76
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors and contractors
• Current Top Secret clearance
• Experience serving as a coordinator or lead for inspections, audits, or self-assessments
• Ability to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends, call-out, and overtime required

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations
• Experience analyzing performance and processes, identifying gaps, and implementing process improvements
• Top Secret eligibility

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Security

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First