Program Protection Security Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Program Protection Security Specialist to coordinate safeguards across government and contractor teams, develop protection plans, and monitor vulnerabilities to protect critical assets. This role requires TS clearance and deep experience in SAP/SCI environments.

You will lead multiple security efforts, prepare briefings and SOPs, and ensure security considerations are embedded in program planning and execution. A relevant degree plus 4+ years of experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments.
• Experience developing security plans, program protection plans, Security Classification Guides, and OPSEC plans.
• Experience preparing briefings, reports, SOPs, and indoctrination training.
• Ability to coordinate across government, contractor, and external stakeholders, and lead teams in classified settings.
• Ability to lead multiple security efforts independently.
• Top Secret clearance required.
• 4+ years in program protection or related field; or advanced degree with similar experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safeguards with government, contractor, and external stakeholders across engineering, operations and security.
• Develop and maintain program-protection plans, strategies, and supporting documentation.
• Identify critical assets and integrate protective requirements into activities.
• Provide leadership briefings and recommendations; monitor threat conditions and adapt protective strategies.

Skills

SAP experience

SCI experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree CIP/Security/Cybersecurity

Master’s degree CIP/Security/Cybersecurity

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

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Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

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Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Integrate safeguards into planning and execution to protect critical information, sensitive technologies, and mission capabilities from compromise or exploitation. Support risk-informed protection strategies, develop and maintain protective documentation, and coordinate security measures across engineering, acquisition, operations, security, and other functional stakeholders. Evaluate vulnerabilities and dependencies, translate identified risks into practical controls, and monitor implementation throughout program activities by maintaining a coherent view of threats, critical assets, and protective actions. Advise customers in making informed decisions and ensure that security considerations are embedded in technical and operational planning. Develop and maintain program-protection plans, strategies, assessments, and supporting documentation. Identify critical assets requiring coordinated protection, assess vulnerabilities and risks, and integrate protective requirements into various activities. Coordinate safeguards with government and technical stakeholders and track implementation of protection measures. Prepare leadership briefings and recommendations and evaluate changes in program activities or threat conditions to update protective strategies.

You Have:

• Experience supporting Spe cia l Access Program ( SAP ) and Sensitive Compartmented Information ( SCI ) environments
• Experience developing security plans, program protection plans, Security Classification Guides, and OPSEC plans
• Experience preparing briefings, reports, SOPs, and conducting indoctrination training
• Ability to coordinate across government, contractor, and external stakeholders, and lead teams in classified settings
• Ability to lead multiple security efforts independently
• Bachelor’s degree in Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security Science and Technology, or Cybersecurity and 4+ years of experience in program protection, OR Master’s degree in Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security Science and Technology, or Cybersecurity
• Ability to obtain a Security Professional Education Development ( SPeD ) Certification within 1 year of hire date

Nice If You Have:

• Ability to independently lead multiple security efforts simultaneously
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• TS/SCI clearance
• Security Professional Education Development ( SPeD ) Security Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Program Protection Security Specialist

Integrate safeguards into planning and execution to protect critical information, sensitive technologies, and mission capabilities from compromise or exploitation. Support risk-informed protection strategies, develop and maintain protective documentation, and coordinate security measures across engineering, acquisition, operations, security, and other functional stakeholders. Evaluate vulnerabilities and dependencies, translate identified risks into practical controls, and monitor implementation throughout program activities by maintaining a coherent view of threats, critical assets, and protective actions.Advise customers in making informed decisions and ensure that security considerations are embedded in technical and operational planning. Develop and maintain program-protection plans, strategies, assessments, and supporting documentation. Identify critical assets requiring coordinated protection, assess vulnerabilities and risks, and integrate protective requirements into various activities. Coordinate safeguards with government and technical stakeholders and track implementation of protection measures. Prepare leadership briefings and recommendations and evaluate changes in program activities or threat conditions to update protective strategies.

You Have:

• Experience supporting Spe cia l Access Program ( SAP ) and Sensitive Compartmented Information ( SCI ) environments
• Experience developing security plans, program protection plans, Security Classification Guides, and OPSEC plans
• Experience preparing briefings, reports, SOPs, and conducting indoctrination training
• Ability to coordinate across government, contractor, and external stakeholders, and lead teams in classified settings
• Ability to lead multiple security efforts independently
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security Science and Technology, or Cybersecurity and 4+ years of experience in program protection, OR Master’s degree in Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security Science and Technology, or Cybersecurity
• Ability to obtain a Security Professional Education Development ( SPeD ) Certification within 1 year of hire date

Nice If You Have:

• Ability to independently lead multiple security efforts simultaneously
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• TS/SCI clearance
• Security Professional Education Development ( SPeD ) Security Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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