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Director, Industrial Security

Vigor Works

$136,374.00 - $170,697.00 / yr

paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Washington, Vancouver

Jul 29, 2025

Description

Who We Are
Founded in 1995, Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative and integrated partner with a national footprint in the marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication and marine services. Evolving over decades from a collection of the best-in-class companies with unique and complementary capabilities on the East and West coasts, our spirit of innovation and legacy of performance make Vigor Marine Group a preferred, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors. Today we offer advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, the commercial fishing industry and more.
With four shipyards for maintenance and modernization and one for fabrication, including the largest floating dry dock in the western hemisphere, our more than 2,000 dedicated employees across four states - from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk - personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation - through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the word-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.
Where we are - Marine Fabrication
Vancouver, Washington is surrounded by forests, rivers, and mountains and is a top destination for outdoor lovers. It has a mild climate with four seasons. Its mild winters and warm summers make it an attractive city in the Pacific Northwest. Vancouver is more affordable city than its neighbors, Portland and Seattle and has no state income tax. It is a vibrant city full of restaurants, shops and parks, and is known for its walkability, historic charm and family friendly neighborhoods. Vancouver has garnered many awards including Livability's "Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US in 2025 and 2023" and Niche's 2025 rankings include Vancouver on several lists including Best City for Outdoor Activities, a Healthiest Place to Live in America and several others. Healthcare is the city's largest employer, followed by manufacturing and technology.

PAY RANGE:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The ISD supports the Vigor Marine Group corporate security team and has primary responsibility for leading the industrial security program in the planning, development, and execution of NISP security activities, and will advise and support Facility Security Officers (FSO) managing security programs under the NISP. The position serves as the principal advisor to the Government Security Committee (GSC) concerning the protection of classified information, controlled unclassified information, and other proprietary technology and data subject to regulatory or contractual control by the US Government.
The ISD shall assist in the establishment and administration of all intracompany procedures to prevent unauthorized disclosures and export of classified information, controlled unclassified information and technologies. This includes identification, assessment, and monitoring of export controlled information and technology risk, and the development of appropriate controls under the direction of the Empowered Official and in consultation with other subject matter experts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall
responsibilities)

Ensures NISPOM requirements are fully met within Vigor Marine Group cleared entities to ensure
compliance with the NISPOM for all classified programs with DD254 (Contract Security Classification
Specification)
Maintain and implement all plans, processes, reports and communication necessary to comply with
the company's FOCI mitigation instrument with DCSA
Liaise with senior leadership, including general counsel, senior management, and GSC on matters
involving NISPOM and FOCI compliance
Engages with and provide guidance to company FSO's with oversight of NISPOM-directed
requirements, to include developing and maintaining Standard Practice and Procedures (SPP), and
management of FCL requirements, and regulatory and DD 254 contract security requirements, to
include ITAR/Export compliance
Provide oversight of COMSEC account, and compliance with applicable NSA regulations
Provide day-to-day administration of FOCI compliance activities applicable to NISP imposed
requirements for FOCI mitigated companies
Protects government, intellectual, third party and company information from unauthorized
disclosures and export through development, implementation and administration of an affiliated
operations plan, technology control plan, electronic communications plan, visitor security plan,
facility location plan, and other NISP imposed requirements
Support the development and implementation of effective export compliance training and education
program, to include initial, and refresher training as required
Manage corporate industrial security education program, e.g. design updates to annual training,
publish security awareness notices, and participate in other security awareness venues
Provides metric-based measurement of risk, compliance, and security posture including report outs
to Executive leadership and other stakeholders
Maintain effective relationships with business leadership, functional counterparts, government
contracting activities, federal oversight and partnering agencies to address security concerns,
requirements, and compliance
Support government reviews and audits
Support Vigor Marine Group's corporate security program to ensure protection of sensitive and
proprietary information, assets and employees
Performs and supports other security activities when necessary

JOB SCOPE:

This position operates within general parameters of the business unit, but requires a self-motivated
candidate that is capable of working in an independent or team environment with minimal direction. The
candidate must possess the confidence to make critical security decisions concerning high value contracts
and to implement security procedures that will prevent unauthorized access to company and government
facilities or information. The candidate will be required to support security self-inspections, apply risk
mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, develop and executes security activities to ensure company policies and procedures comply with government requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 1-5 direct reports, oversight of external partners

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

The individual communicates both verbally and written with executives, manager, other team members,
company employees, and external customers. He/she provides regular verbal and written status reports to
same group. The position represents the Company through formal and informal interactions with multiple
customers, and government agencies.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, diverse environment, while maintaining attention to detail and
exhibiting strong leadership
* Ability to problem solve, prioritize duties and assignments, and monitor all aspects of an export
compliance security program
* Experience in working directly with external customers on contractual requirements, program security
reviews, and remediation activities when required
* Broad knowledge and experience with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM) and various DoD security directives and regulations to include DoD 5200.48 Controlled
Unclassified Information, and ITAR/Export compliance
* Have demonstrated experience and knowledge with Government program including DD254s Contract
Security Classification Specifications, Security Classification Guides, FAR and DFARS
* Experience establishing, building and maintaining complex internal and external customer
relationships Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Some program travel may be required

REQUIREMENTS:

* Experience dealing directly with Federal government agencies
* Be a U.S. Citizen
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Personnel Security Clearance
* Ability to do local travel and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 20% of the time with notice

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

* 15+ years of relevant experience supporting NISP activities, or other Government ITAR/Export
compliance programs
* Must possess a broad knowledge of ITAR and Export administration regulations, 32 CFR Part 117, the
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual rule, and DoDI 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified
Information.
* Degree preferred, but not required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

* Certificate of Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities from the Center for
Development of Security Excellence.
* Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification or equivalent certification (Preferred but not required)
* Export Compliance Officer certification (Preferred but not required)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced office setting with moderate noise. He/she may be required to
work more than 8-hour shifts and weekend work. There may be local travel and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 20% of the time with notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While in production areas, the individual will be exposed to all weather conditions, noise, dust and odors.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
CITIZENSHIP: Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.
Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.

Vigor Values
Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.
Truth:We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility:We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love:We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
At Vigor we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical	RX	Dental	Vision	Life
AD&D	LTD	STD	EAP	Discretionary bonus
Tuition Reimbursement	FSA (Medical, Childcare, Transportation)	10 paid holidays	PTO	401(k)

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department.
In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.