Program Security Officer

Armada Ltd; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada Ltd in the National Capitol Region (NCR) is seeking a Program Security Officer to oversee SAP/CAP access, SCIF accreditation, and enforcement of security policies for highly classified programs.

The role requires an active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly clearance, 3–10 years of relevant experience, and the ability to liaise with government officials, contractors, and internal stakeholders. A background check and pre-employment drug testing are required; relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of relevant security experience.
• Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly clearance required.
• Background check and drug testing will be conducted.
• Relocation not available; US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP/CAP access requirements and eligibility coordination.
• Support SCIF accreditation activities.
• Enforce physical and personnel security policies.
• Coordinate visitor security operations and access approvals.
• Conduct security awareness briefings and training.
• Monitor physical security compliance and incidents.
• Track and report security incidents and compliance issues.
• Coordinate security activities with stakeholders.
• Support classification management and policy enforcement.
• Provide training on safeguarding information and respond to incidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

DoD standards

Incident response

Policy enforcement

Stakeholder liaison

SCIF operations

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Type: Full Time

Location: National Capitol Region (NCR)

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

Program Security Officers support program security operations for highly classified environments, including Special Access Programs (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and IC Controlled Access Programs (CAP). Ensures compliance with physical, personnel, and program security requirements across multiple classification levels.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Program Security Officers will manage SAP/CAP access requirements and eligibility coordination.
• Support Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) accreditation activities.
• Program Security Officers will enforce physical and personnel access control policies.
• Coordinate visitor security operations and access approvals.
• Conduct security awareness briefings and training.
• Program Security Officers will monitor and enforce physical security compliance.
• Track and report security incidents and compliance issues.
• Coordinate security activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Program Security Officers will support classification management and program security policy enforcement.
• Provides training on safeguarding sensitive information and responds to security incidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Understanding of DoD, IC, and federal security standards, including SAP, CAP, and SCI requirements.
• Knowledge of classification levels, safeguarding requirements, and SCIF operations.
• Understanding of how to implement and enforce security policies, risk assessments, and incident response procedures.
• Ability to effectively liaise with program stakeholders, government officials, and contractors.
• Ability to adapt to evolving security threats and adjust procedures accordingly.
• Ability to provide training on safeguarding sensitive information and respond to security incidents.

Minimum/General Experience:

• Must have 3 years - 10 years of relevant experience.
• Must have an active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent

Special Notes:

Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.