Program Security Officer

Leidos Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Program Security Officer (PSO) in Chantilly, Virginia. The PSO will provide crucial security support for a fast-paced USG organization, ensuring the protection of classified efforts through comprehensive security policy implementation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 8 years of experience, and the required Top Secret/SCI clearance. This role involves significant travel and communication with various stakeholders to effectively manage security protocols.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of related experience required.
• Current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph is mandatory.
• Experience in international or remote field locations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement comprehensive security plans.
• Conduct security assessments at various locations.
• Manage security support for classified activities.
• Assist in development and execution of security documentation.
• Monitor and report on compliance reviews.

Skills

Technical security competence

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of ICD 705

Knowledge of NISPOM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

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

The duties of a PSO include, but are not limited to:

• Using knowledge of physical security, personnel security, information system security, and industrial security to create and implement comprehensive security plans and put in place measures to mitigate risks and protect sensitive information and assets.
• Conducting security assessments at potential domestic and international work locations.
• Planning, coordinating, and managing security support for classified activities with a thorough understanding of ICD 705, NISPOM, and Department of State and Department of Defense force protection standards.
• Assisting with development, review, coordination, and execution of critical program security documentation.
• Monitoring, reporting, and tracking corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews and ensuring timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff.
• Supporting domestic locations with similar responsibilities, including training new security staff on security protocols and procedures.

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

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 stakeholders, including government officials and contract personnel, to implement security policies.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 8 to 12 years of related experience. Additional years of experience may 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.