Program Security Officer – 50% OCONUS Travel

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

Job summary

Leidos seeks an experienced Program Security Officer to provide security support for a fast-paced U.S. Government program in the Chantilly, VA area. The PSO will apply physical, personnel, information systems, and industrial security disciplines to protect sensitive assets.

Candidates must have TS/SCI with Polygraph, ASO/SCIF/OCONUS experience, and willing travel at least 50%. The role emphasizes policy development, risk mitigation, and coordination with government personnel and contractors.

Qualifications

• Prior PSO responsibilities and security program experience.
• Experience with SCIF, ASO, and overseas/OCONUS security.
• Demonstrated international or remote field security experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
• Current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of security disciplines to develop comprehensive plans.
• Conduct security assessments at domestic and international sites.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage security for classified activities.
• Develop and execute program security documentation.
• Monitor corrective actions from compliance reviews and report findings.
• Train security staff on protocols and procedures when posted domestically.

Skills

SCIF experience

PSO duties

OCONUS travel

Interpersonal skills

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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. Additionally, to be considered, 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.

The duties of the PSO include, but are not limited to:

• 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 and security 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. Candidates who do not currently possess this level of clearance will not be considered.

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement.

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

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