Program Security Officer

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Program Security Officer (PSO) in Chantilly, Virginia, to provide comprehensive security support for classified efforts. The role requires technical security competence, problem-solving, and strong interpersonal skills to implement security policies effectively.

The PSO will manage security for both domestic and international locations, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and developing critical program documentation. A Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience are required, along with a current Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience working in international or remote field locations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders.
• Must possess current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement comprehensive security plans.
• Conduct security assessments at domestic and international work locations.
• Manage security support for classified activities and monitor compliance.

Skills

Technical security competence

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communications skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Security Officer (PSO)

The Program Security Officer (PSO) will provide security support for a dynamic, fast-paced USG organization. ThePSOmust possess and have successfully demonstrated technical security competence, problem solving skills, and the interpersonal skills necessary to determine and implement effective security policy for the protection of classified efforts.

The duties of aPSOinclude, but are not limited to:

Using knowledge of the various security disciplines such as physical security, personnel security, information system security and industrial security, create and implement comprehensive security plan, as well as putting in place measures to mitigate risks and protect sensitive information and assets. Responsibilities include conducting security assessments at potential domestic and international work locations.

This position requires a minimum of 50% travel to support the establishment and ongoing management of operational security requirements as business needs dictate.

When not working abroad, the candidate will be expected to support domestic locations with similar responsibilities, including training new security staff on security protocols and procedures.

Plan, coordinate, and manage security support for classified activities with a thorough understanding of ICD 705, NISPOM, and Department of State and Department of Defense force protection standards. Additionally, assist with development, review, coordination, and execution of critical program security documentation.

Monitor, report, and track corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews. Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff.

Job Location:

Dulles, VA

Basic Qualifications

• Experience working in international or remote field locations is necessary.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including government officials and contract personnel, to implement security policies.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 8 to 12 years of related experience is required. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Must possess current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph - candidates who do not currently possess this level of clearance will not be considered.

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.