Program Security Officer

Peraton; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a dynamic Program Security Officer in Layton, UT to ensure full-scope program support and compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

The FSO will oversee processing of new employee security clearances, conduct security training, and perform self-inspections while maintaining documentation with SIMS, DIAS and COMSEC knowledge. Independence and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a BA degree; 9+ years may substitute.
• Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience with DoD processes/regulatory environment and/or military training.
• Understanding of NISPOM, DoD Security Manuals, COMSEC.
• Ability to identify issues and develop solutions.
• Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to initiate and plan projects and analyze data.
• Ability to produce clear, concise documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Curriculum.
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP®) certification is a plus.
• SIMS database experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processing of new employee security clearances including tracking in DISS.
• Administer security education, training, and awareness programs for cleared employees; including briefings and debriefings.
• Conduct periodic DCSA self-inspections and advise management on deficiencies and improvements.
• Communicate security procedures to employees and subcontractors; assist project managers and staff in meeting requirements.
• Maintain security documentation and files using SIMS according to requirements.
• Prepare, manage, and interface with DCSA.
• Knowledge of COMSEC and DIAS; account custodian responsibilities.
• Investigate and review security violations, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Independence

Education

BA degree

Experience in lieu of degree

FSO Program Management Curriculum

Tools

DISS

SIMS database

DIAS

Job description

• Requires 5+ years of experience with a BA degree.
• 9+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Required: Top Secret clearance
• Must have experience with DOD processes and procedures or an equivalent regulatory environment and/or military training.
• Must have a complete understanding of NISPOM, DoD Security Manuals, COMSEC.
• Must possess the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of problems.
• Strong communication, computer, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to initiate and plan projects and analyze and interpret data.
• The ability to produce appropriate clear, concise and detailed documentation.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team.
• Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Curriculum
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP®) Certification a plus.
• SIMS database experience preferred.

Peraton is looking for a dynamic, well organized, and highly motivated individual with prior relevant experience to serve as the Program Security Officer to ensure full-scope program support and compliance in Layton, UT. The FSO will be responsible for ensuring the company’s adherence to policies, practices, and procedures of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

• Provide oversight of the processing of new employee security clearances including tracking within Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Oversight and administration for a comprehensive security education, training, and awareness programs for cleared employees to include conducting Initial Security Briefings, Security Classification Program Briefings, Refresher Training, and Debriefings
• Conduct periodic Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other government agency self-inspections on the security posture of the company to determine performance and cost effectiveness and advise management of any deficiencies and recommendations
• Communicate security procedures to employees and subcontractors, and provide guidance and assistance to project managers and staff in meeting security requirements
• Maintain all security documentation and files accurately for document control, visitor control, and personnel security using SIMS and in accordance with requirements
• Responsible for the preparation, management, and interfacing with DCSA
• Knowledge of Communication Security (COMSEC) and of COMSEC Account Custodian of keying material for communication devices to include the use of DIAS is a plus
• Investigate and review security violations, preparing reports, and recommending specific preventive and corrective action to be taken