Classification / Program Protection SME (TS/SCI) - 176570

Piper Companies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Classification / Program Protection SME to support a high-visibility Department of War mission onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

This senior role serves as a Security Policy Analyst and Action Officer responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing national and Department of War security policies governing classification management, program protection, information security, counterintelligence, and supply chain risk management.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• 10+ years of experience supporting national-level information security policies and procedures.
• 5+ years developing, coordinating, staffing, and reconciling security policy and guidance.
• Expertise in Classification Management, PPPs, CI, and SCRM.
• Experience as a senior action officer within OSD, Joint Staff, or equivalent enterprise-level security org.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and implement national DoD security policies related to Classification Management and Program Protection.
• Lead security reviews and provide recommendations on guidance and PPPs for defense programs.
• Coordinate security policy across DoD and federal partners for consistent implementation.
• Collaborate with R&E, A&S, CIO, DCSA, Joint Staff, and others on program protection and information security.
• Prepare memos, policy packages, and briefings supporting senior leadership decisions.

Skills

Classification Management

Program Protection

Information Security

Security Policy

Counterintelligence

Supply Chain Risk Management

Policy Development

Policy Coordination

Executive Briefings

Staff Actions

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Classification / Program Protection SME to support a high-visibility Department of War mission located onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. This senior-level role serves as a Security Policy Analyst and Action Officer responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing national and Department of War security policies governing classification management, program protection, information security, counterintelligence, and supply chain risk management.

Responsibilities for the Classification / Program Protection SME Include:

• Develop, update, and implement national and Department of War security policies, guidance, and training related to Classification Management and Program Protection.
• Lead security reviews and provide recommendations on classification guidance, protection requirements, and Program Protection Plans (PPPs) for critical defense programs.
• Coordinate and reconcile security policy across multiple DoD organizations, federal agencies, and stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation.
• Collaborate with Research & Engineering (R&E), Acquisition & Sustainment (A&S), the CIO, DCSA, Joint Staff (J28), and other federal partners on program protection, information security, counterintelligence, and SCRM initiatives.
• Prepare action memos, policy packages, executive briefings, congressional responses, and staff actions supporting senior leadership decision-making.

Qualifications for the Classification / Program Protection SME Include:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• 10+ years of experience supporting national-level information security policies and procedures.
• 5+ years of experience developing, coordinating, staffing, and reconciling security policy and guidance.
• Demonstrated expertise in Classification Management, Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Information Security, Counterintelligence (CI), and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM).
• Experience serving as a senior action officer within OSD, Joint Staff, Military Department headquarters, or similar enterprise-level security organization.

Compensation forfor the Classification / Program Protection SME Include:

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

Keywords: Classification Management, Program Protection, Program Protection Plans (PPP), Security Policy, Security Governance, Information Security, National Security, Action Officer, Policy Development, Policy Coordination, Policy Implementation, Security Classification Guidance, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), Counterintelligence (CI), Pentagon, Department of Defense (DoD), OSD, Joint Staff, DCSA, Research & Engineering (R&E), Acquisition & Sustainment (A&S), Staff Actions, Interagency Coordination, Executive Briefings, Congressional Responses, Security Reviews, Risk Assessment, Information Protection, Technology Protection, Defense Programs, Federal Security Policy, National-Level Policy, Security Compliance, Sensitive Program Protection.

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