Corporate Program Security Officer

Clarity Innovations, LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Innovations, LLC is seeking a seasoned Corporate Program Security Officer to oversee security requirements for its classified contract portfolio across DoD/IC environments. This role reports to the Director of Security and coordinates with program management, PSOs, and government security representatives to ensure compliant, ready operations.

The candidate will balance regulatory expectations with operational effectiveness, helping drive secure mission execution and growth across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of industrial security experience.
• Experience coordinating security requirements across multiple classified programs.
• Strong knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, and applicable security requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized oversight and coordination of security operations across multiple classified programs and government customers.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements and corporate policies.
• Serve as the primary corporate security liaison to executives, program management, and PSOs.
• Develop and maintain standardized security processes, templates, and reporting mechanisms.
• Coordinate with security personnel to ensure continuity of security support and regulatory compliance.
• Identify deficiencies and develop corrective action plans.
• Support security planning for new contracts, proposals, transitions, and program expansions.

Skills

Industrial security

Security leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Position Summary

The Corporate Program Security Officer (CPSO) is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and execution of security requirements supporting the organization's classified contract portfolio, including Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), and Special Access Program (SAP) environments.

Reporting directly to the Director of Security, the Corporate Program Security Officer serves as the primary corporate security liaison between executive leadership, program management, government security representatives, and assigned Program Security Officers (PSOs). This position ensures consistent implementation of program security requirements, regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and effective security support across multiple classified programs and customer environments.

The CPSO provides strategic and operational security leadership, establishes standardized program security processes, identifies and mitigates security risks, and supports business growth through security planning for new contracts, proposals, transitions, and program expansions.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced, solutions-oriented security professional who can balance regulatory compliance with operational effectiveness while enabling successful mission execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Corporate Program Security Oversight

• Provide centralized oversight and coordination of security operations across multiple classified programs, contracts, and government customers.
• Ensure consistent implementation of program-specific security requirements, corporate policies, and applicable government regulations.
• Serve as the primary corporate point of contact for program security matters, escalating significant risks, compliance concerns, and resource requirements to the Director of Security.
• Develop and maintain standardized program security processes, procedures, templates, and reporting mechanisms.
• Coordinate with assigned PSOs, CPSOs, CSSOs, and other security personnel to ensure continuity of security support.
• Monitor program security performance, identify operational gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain visibility into program security requirements, deliverables, staffing needs, and upcoming milestones.
• Collaborate with ISSMs and cybersecurity teams to align industrial security operations with system security plans (SSPs) and continuous monitoring requirements.

Regulatory Compliance and Security Program Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable security requirements, including:
  • 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM)
  • Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), including ICD 705
  • DoD SAP security requirements, when applicable
  • Customer-specific security classification guides and program security directives
  • Contractual security requirements and DD Forms 254
  • Applicable personnel security reporting requirements, including SEAD 3
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of corporate and program-specific security policies.
• Coordinate internal security reviews, government inspections, assessments, and compliance evaluations.
• Identify deficiencies and develop corrective action plans to address security vulnerabilities.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, records, and supporting materials are maintained for inspection and audit readiness.
• Support the Director of Security in maintaining a proactive compliance posture across all assigned programs.

Program Security Operations

• Oversee the implementation of personnel, physical, administrative, and information security requirements for assigned classified programs.
• Coordinate personnel indoctrinations, debriefings, access nominations, visit authorizations, and program-specific security processing.
• Ensure program security personnel maintain accurate access rosters, accountability records, and required security documentation.
• Coordinate with the Personnel Security Team to facilitate clearance processing and program access requirements.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of classified information handling, storage, transmission, and accountability procedures.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of program-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), security plans, and security classification guidance.
• Coordinate with Physical Security personnel regarding SCIF/SAPF accreditation, modifications, inspections, and operational requirements.
• Ensure security incidents and potential violations are documented, reported, and addressed in accordance with applicable requirements.

Program Management and Government Customer Engagement

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government security representatives, Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), program managers, and corporate leadership.
• Serve as a trusted security advisor to program leadership regarding contractual security obligations and operational requirements.
• Participate in program kickoff meetings, contract transition activities, and recurring program management reviews.
• Coordinate security requirements for new contract awards, task orders, subcontractors, and program expansions.
• Review DD Forms 254 and associated security requirements to identify security responsibilities and potential compliance gaps.
• Support the resolution of program security challenges while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Provide security input for contract proposals, staffing plans, facility requirements, and program execution strategies.

Business Development and Program Growth Support

• Partner with business development, contracts, and program leadership to assess security requirements for new opportunities.
• Review solicitations, statements of work, and security requirements to identify potential security costs, staffing needs, and facility requirements.
• Assist with the development of security transition plans for newly awarded contracts.
• Support security integration activities associated with acquisitions, new business units, and expanding contract portfolios.
• Evaluate the organization's security capabilities and readiness to support emerging customer requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve program security efficiency through process improvements, automation, and technology solutions.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of industrial security experience supporting cleared federal contractors.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating security requirements across multiple classified programs.
• Experience working directly with government security representatives and program leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, and applicable DoW and IC security requirements.
• Experience supporting government security inspections, compliance assessments, and corrective action activities.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret DD Forms 254, security classification guides, and customer‑specific security requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing security policies, SOPs, and program security processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and cross‑functional collaboration capabilities.

Salary Range: $145,900 - $248,000

Pay Range

The posted pay range reflects the national salary range for this position and is provided to give candidates a general understanding of the compensation opportunity. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the requirements of the position and a variety of job‑related factors, which may include geographic location, applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills and competencies, education, certifications, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

Because this position may be performed in multiple locations and may be subject to different contract requirements, the salary ultimately offered may vary based on the applicable location and contract. The posted range is not a guarantee of a specific starting salary or an indication that an offer will be made at any particular point within the range.

Total Rewards

In addition to competitive base pay, Clarity provides a Total Rewards package designed to attract and retain exceptional professionals committed to excellence. Our benefits reflect the value we place on skilled individuals who drive our impact in critical digital missions.

At Clarity, a career means joining a high‑performing team advancing vital work in the digital landscape. We encourage you to consider the total value of joining us—competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that support your growth and impact.

Our Total Rewards package includes performance‑based bonuses, extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, substantial paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements where possible, and a range of income protection benefits. We are committed to supporting your well‑being, professional growth, and ability to contribute to essential digital missions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.