Program Security Officer – 50% OCONUS Travel

Leidos LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Program Security Officer (PSO) to provide security support for a dynamic, fast-paced U.S. Government organization.

Candidates must have TS/SCI with Polygraph and overseas/OCONUS security experience, and be willing to travel at least 50% of the time. The PSO must demonstrate security competence across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Prior PSO responsibilities.
• SCIF security experience.
• ASO experience.
• Overseas/OCONUS security experience, including work in international or remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of physical security, personnel security, information systems security, and industrial security to develop security plans and mitigate risk.
• Conduct security assessments at potential domestic and international work locations.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage security support for classified activities per ICD 705, NISPOM, and DoD/State force protection standards.
• Assist with development, review, and execution of critical program security documentation.
• Monitor, report, and track corrective actions from compliance reviews and notify relevant staff.

Skills

PSO duties

SCIF security

ASO experience

OCONUS travel

stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Security Officer (PSO)

Leidos is seeking an experienced Program Security Officer (PSO) to provide security support for a dynamic, fast-paced U.S. Government organization.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have prior SCIF, ASO, PSO, and overseas/OCONUS security experience and be willing and able to travel at least 50% of the time. Candidates must possess a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates who do not possess this level of clearance will not be considered.

The PSO must possess and have successfully demonstrated technical security competence, problem‑solving skills, and the interpersonal skills necessary to determine and implement effective security policy for the protection of classified efforts.

Duties

• Apply knowledge of multiple security disciplines, including physical security, personnel security, information systems security, and industrial security, to develop and implement comprehensive security plans and measures designed to mitigate risk and protect sensitive information and assets.
• Conduct security assessments at potential domestic and international work locations.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage security support for classified activities, with a thorough understanding of ICD 705, NISPOM, and Department of State and Department of Defense force protection standards.
• Assist with the development, review, coordination, and execution of critical program security documentation.
• Monitor, report, and track corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews and ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff.
• Support domestic locations when not working abroad, including training new security staff on applicable security protocols and procedures.

Travel Requirement

This position requires a minimum of 50% travel, including OCONUS/international travel, to support the establishment and ongoing management of operational security requirements as business needs dictate. Candidates must have previous overseas/OCONUS travel experience and be comfortable supporting operations in international and remote field locations.

Basic Qualifications

• Prior experience performing Program Security Officer (PSO) responsibilities.
• Prior SCIF security experience.
• Prior ASO experience.
• Demonstrated overseas/OCONUS security experience, including experience working in international or remote field locations.
• Previous OCONUS travel experience and willingness and ability to travel a minimum of 50% of the time.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including government officials and contract personnel, to implement security policies.
• Bachelor's degree and approximately 8–12 years of related experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Company Overview

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay & Benefits

Pay Range: $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.