Maritime Security Manager, Space Coast Florida

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will push the boundaries of what's possible in security management for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of maritime security operations - physical security, threat management and investigations. This position will have matrix reporting to the Regional Security Manager Sr and Orbital Launch Site (OLS) Executive Management and directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Maritime Security Specialists (Boat Operators / Maintainers).
• Plan and execute maritime security missions in support of commercial space launches, tests, and at-sea recovery efforts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain maritime security standards and procedures at the enterprise and local levels.
• Operate and maintain a fleet of maritime security boats and associated support equipment.
• Develop a pattern of life assessment and domain awareness of maritime traffic for test, launch, and recovery operations.
• Conduct Security Risk Assessments as needed.
• Ensure enterprise security technology integration (CCTV, Access Control, etc.) with maritime security operations and support physical security as a team member
• External security vendor management as required.
• Support guard force operation management.
• Support Insider Threat Program Management.
• Support Critical Incident Management and situational threat event analyses.
• Investigations - internal employee misconduct, criminal and threats matters.
• Liaison with Federal, State, and Local law enforcement authorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or a mix of government Maritime Law Enforcement and/or corporate maritime security operations and management experience (7+ years).
• Operator-level understanding of the local and federal Maritime Domain Awareness protocols.
• Operator-level understanding federal migration and customs law.
• Experience operating and maintaining a fleet of security boats and equipment.
• Wide-ranging experience in maritime border security operations, both at and between the ports of entry.
• Functional experience in maritime security project management.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Desired:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Homeland Security, or National Security related field.
• Managerial and investigative experience in Criminal investigations and experience in National Security matters.
• Project Management and functional experience in critical incident management, command post operations and technology, and threat assessments.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Top Secret security clearance.
• Current ASIS - Certified Protection Professional (CPP) in security management.
• Foreign language proficiency, Spanish preferred.

Culture Statement

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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