Program Security Officer

VTG Defense; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking a Program Security Officer to oversee personnel security programs and ensure compliance with federal and company security policies. The role is based in the National Capital Region and is 100% onsite.

You will manage clearances, process investigations, conduct briefings, maintain security records, and advise leadership on requirements. Collaboration with government offices and internal stakeholders is essential to sustain program readiness.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Security Management or Criminal Justice.
• Minimum 4 years of personnel/industrial security experience.
• Strong knowledge of NISPOM, Scattered Castles, DISS, and e-QIP.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain personnel security clearances.
• Process investigations and reinvestigations in DISS/e-QIP.
• Conduct briefings and debriefings for classified personnel.
• Maintain security records and databases.
• Provide guidance on clearance requirements and procedures.
• Coordinate with government security offices and internal stakeholders.
• Support audits and assessments to maintain program readiness.
• Assist with development and enforcement of internal security policies and training.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security program management

Personnel security experience

Regulatory compliance

Briefings & debriefings

Attention to detail

Discretion & integrity

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management or Criminal Justice

Tools

DISS

e-QIP

Security databases

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Program Security Officer to oversee and manage personnel security programs to ensure compliance with federal and company security policies. This role is based in the National Capital Region and is 100% onsite.

What will you do?

• Manage and maintain personnel security clearances in accordance with federal regulations (e.g., DoD 5200.2-R, ICD 704, NISPOM)
• Process and track security clearance investigations and reinvestigations through DISS, e-QIP, and related systems
• Conduct briefings and debriefings for classified personnel (initial, annual, and termination)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date security records and databases
• Provide guidance to employees and leadership on clearance requirements and procedures
• Coordinate with government security offices, contract security officers, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance
• Support audits, inspections, and assessments to maintain program readiness
• Assist with development and enforcement of internal security policies and training

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Security Management and/or Criminal Justice
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in personnel security or industrial security
• Strong understanding of NISPOM, Scattered Castles, DISS, e-QIP, and other personnel security processes
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity