Program Security Officer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Program Security Officer to oversee compliance with DoD security requirements and ensure protection of classified information. The role demands advanced consulting skills and experience in intelligence or DoD environments, requiring an active TS/SCI clearance. The successful candidate will develop solutions to security challenges and mentor fellow team members, alongside managing security administrative activities.

Benefits

Health and life benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development programs

Paid leave

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the DoD or intelligence community.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the protection of government-sensitive and classified information.
• Manage administrative activities for security clearances.
• Advise management on pertinent security issues and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Program Security Officer

Key Role:

Perform a wide range of functions to ensure the protection of government-sensitive and classified information. Apply advanced consulting and extensive technical expertise. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Ensure the organization is compliant with DoD security requirements. Manage administrative activities for security clearances for the organization's employees, ensure the security of restricted access facilities and sensitive records, and advise management on pertinent issues. Analyze the development and implementation of key programs or processes for the organization. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members, as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the DoD or intelligence community

• Experience in working with Special Access Program (SAP) information and dealing with SIC or JADE account look ups and creations

• Experience with conducting indoctrinations, briefs, or debriefs, writing Standards of Procedures (SOPs), reviewing program security plans and SOPs for programs, and implementing security procedures in compliance with Intelligence Community directives and government policies

• Experience working in a fast-paced team environment

• Experience directing the activities of security specialists

• Experience supporting, producing, and securing CAP intel

• Knowledge of the CAP environment

• Knowledge of submitting the accesses for SAPs and maintaining SAP training and records

• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in distinct functional or cross-functional security areas, including personnel, physical, industrial security, computer investigations, classification management, operational security, or security education, or 15+ years of experience in distinct functional or cross-functional security areas, including personnel, physical, industrial security, computer investigations, classification management, operational security, or security education in lieu of a degree

Additional Qualifications:

• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) IAW DoD Manual # 3305.13M Certification within 12 months of start date

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.