Program Security Officer 3

MANTECH; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Chantilly, VA is seeking a motivated Program Security Officer 3 (PSO 3) to join our team. The role involves advising on a range of security issues, providing program and information security guidance, and delivering briefings to diverse audiences.

Domestic and occasional OCONUS travel up to 25% is required. Minimum qualifications include advanced security experience with multiple degree options, knowledge of ICD 503/705, and the ability to apply intelligence directives.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or higher with extensive security experience.
• Ability to assess classification determinations and dissemination requirements.
• Experience applying ICD 503/705 and NRP/NISPOM guidance.

Responsibilities

• Advise government and program security officers on various security issues.
• Provide program, information systems, personnel and physical security guidance.
• Deliver briefings and indoctrinations to diverse audiences.
• Recommend security measures to leaders and managers.
• Assist in developing security policies and procedures.
• Travel domestically and OCONUS up to 25%.

Skills

FOIA knowledge

Risk management

Classification principles

Security policy interpretation

Education

HS Diploma with 12+ years

Associates with 10+ years

Bachelor's with 8+ years

Masters/Doctorate with 6+ years

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Program Security Officer 3 (PSO 3) to join our team in the Chantilly, VA area.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Provides advice and assistance regarding a range of security issues and concerns to government and program security officers in different geographical locations
• Provides classification management, program security, information systems security, personnel security, and physical security for the purpose of guidance to customers and industry partners
• Conduct briefings and indoctrinations to a variety of audiences
• Deliver compelling and articulate recommendations on current security issues for program security decisions to Directorate and Office Directors of Security, Program Managers, and Directorate leadership
• Assist in the development of security policies and implementation procedures
• Domestic Travel and OCONUS up to 25%

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma and 12 or more years of relevant security experience or Associates degree and 10 or more years of relevant security experience or Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of relevant security experience or Masters/Doctorate and 6 or more years of relevant security experience
• Ability to work high-level, complex or sensitive security issues thoroughly and with discretion
• Demonstrated ability to identify and assess multiple sources for classification determinations, control, marking, and dissemination principles and requirements such as FOIA and Pre-publication reviews
• Substantive experience providing risk‑managed security recommendations to program managers, in support of secure and successful mission accomplishment
• Familiarity with ICD 503 and 705
• Have a working knowledge and be able to implement Intelligence Community Directives or NRO Directives and Instructions
• Knowledge of program protection methodologies and risk management principles as they relate to appropriately protecting and sharing information, missions, operations, and assets

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to assist the government in the NRO Integrated Security Assessment Program (ISAP)
• Experience working with industrial security staffs
• Working knowledge of acquisition lifecycle security requirements
• Security Program Oversight Manual (NISPOM) security policy and procedures

Security Requirements

Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations