Industrial Security Representative

Leidos Inc; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Industrial Security Representative to manage security programs for multiple government customers, including the Department of Justice. You will guide candidates through the public trust and DoD clearance lifecycle and ensure compliance with NISPOM and related security programs.

Responsibilities include policy interpretation, audits, security metrics, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to maintain clearance readiness and timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of relevant experience (additional years may substitute for degree).
• DOD Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• High attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to enter data efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a dynamic environment with multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proven self-starter who can work independently to deliver value to customers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Outstanding customer service when dealing with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and review Security Policy from Government Customers.
• Develop, administer, and audit security program for regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain Security Metric Reports.
• Provide day-to-day security support and improve security policies and systems.
• Support security requirements for Public Trust and DoD programs.
• Assist candidates through public trust background investigations and document processing.
• Notify program staff on pertinent security matters and progress.
• Review paperwork before government submissions; maintain internal security databases.
• Support FSO functions including DD254 processing and clearance validation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

DISS

eApp

NP2 Portal

SIMS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

Job Description

The Digital Sector at Leidos is seeking an Industrial Security Representative to support several customers to include the Department of Justice and its components. The Industrial Security Representative will manage the entire Security program for multiple customers while ensuring that we are implementing best practices and adhering to customer specific regulations. The selected candidate will play an integral role in getting hew hires and subcontractors through the Public Trust and DoD Clearance lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for interpreting and reviewing Security Policy from Government Customers
• Develop, administer, and audit the security program for compliance with government regulations and contract requirements
• Develop, implement and maintain Security Metric Reports
• Provide day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures and systems
• Perform in roles supporting all contractual security requirements for Public Trust and DOD collateral classified programs
• Assisting candidates through the entire public trust background investigation process to include coordination and completion of eApp, electronic fingerprints, hard copy fingerprints, and required documentation, shipping, tracking and submission to the government
• Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff
• Reviews all required paperwork and documentation to ensure they are complete and accurate prior to submission to the government for processing
• Maintain internal security database
• Support FSO Functions in the following areas; processing of Prime and Sub DD254's, as well as, validating the personnel security clearance of new personnel and/or initiation of new or upgraded Clearance
• Attend regular meetings with internal and external customers to provide statuses on the security processing
• Will work with team members regarding solution design, process and/or approaches
• Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM and other Federal Customer Security Programs

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 or more years of relevant experience. Additional years experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• DOD Secret Clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to enter data efficiently, timely and correctly in order to meet deadlines
• Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experienced in working in a dynamic work environment, supporting several tasks at once, with potential for short deadlines
• Proven ability as a self-starter who can work independently to deliver the highest value to customers
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment are essential
• Possess outstanding customer service dealing with all levels of management both internally and externally

Preferred Experience

• Possess practical knowledge of and experience with DISS, eApp and NP2 Portal
• Working knowledge of SIMS
• Experience supporting multiple customers at one time who have differing Security Requirements
• Computer literacy; Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data entry

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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.