Program Security Officer IV

Armada Ltd; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Security Officer to provide expert support for Special Programs. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the integrity and compliance of sensitive security operations, manage documentation, and collaborate with various government entities. You will leverage your extensive experience with security principles and practices to tackle complex issues, while also delivering insightful briefings and recommendations. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact national security efforts while working in a dynamic environment focused on excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting special programs (SAPs and/or CAPs).
• Completion of DoD CDSE Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and hands-on support for Special Programs.
• Monitor and manage security operations and provide status reports.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to internal and external customers.

Skills

Executive Orders 12333 and 13526

Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 906 & 705

DoD Manual 5205.07 Vols 1-4

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)

Experience with Special Programs Databases

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

JADE

DISS

SIC

Scattered Castles

ICCARS

PULSE

E2SP

Job description

• 7500 GEOINT Dr, Springfield, VA 22150, USA

Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall provide subject matter expertise, assistance, recommendations and hands-on support to all Special Programs support related activities.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall support program development from cradle to grave, including establishment, maintenance, transition, and disestablishment (and archiving).
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall apply experience in supporting security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues.
• Prepare, review, and staff required documentation (including but not limited to: staff packages, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Appointment Memorandums, classification documentation, reports (TK Annual Report, Site Visit Reports, program metrics, etc.), Memorandums for Record, Taskers, etc.).
• Perform day-to-day activities to ensure the timely and accurate development/integration of Special Program requirements.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall prepare routine to advanced formal recommendations, reports, correspondence, etc., including the supporting administrative documentation as required by the government.
• Monitor and manage security operations and provide government with status reports and recommendations for decisions.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall attend community meetings and working groups as required by the government/on behalf of the government lead, and advise on addressed discussion points, due outs, requirements, and suspense dates.
• Maintain accountability of access rosters, program access request tracking documents, visitor logs, destruction logs, and other accountable material.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall prepare, review, staff, submit, and track SAP, CAP, and ACCM Program Access Requests (PARs), including supporting documentation and applicable database requirements (ICCARS, JADE, Scattered Castles, DISS, SDS, PULSE, etc.).
• Track Program Accesses for all indoctrinated personnel (as required).
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall provide indoctrination briefings and debriefings as required, including large scale conference room briefings, and senior level desk side one-on-one briefings.
• Assist, collaborate, and coordinate with other NGA divisions, offices, and directorates (SI, A, S, ADO, OGC, FM, etc.) as well as members of the DoD and IC.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall monitor security applications through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics and maintains required records.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall communicate security guidance from the government lead to program managers or security officers (Program Security Representatives, Area Security Officers, Control Officers, etc.).
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall support the packaging and mailing of program documentation in accordance with applicable SCI and special programs policies.
• Support and/or conduct site inspections in support of validating SAP or CAP standards for storage or AIS requirements.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to internal and external customers.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall understand and enforce procedures for handling SCI Controlled Access Programs (CAP's), Special Access Programs (SAP), Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) and other collateral materials IAW applicable security policies and regulations.
• Support the creation of classification related guidance, such as Security Classification Guides, Indoctrination briefings, annual CPI training, etc. in support of special programs activities.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall share knowledge and experience to facilitate effective practices and increase staff awareness of best practices.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall provide timely classification management expertise to resolve complex classification management issues.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall maintain personal classification expertise through collaboration with ODNI and DoD classification management communities.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist IV shall develop innovative techniques to implement training and compliance with established classification management policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Required:

• Demonstrate experience applying Executive Orders 12333 and 13526, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 906 & 705 and DoD Manual 5205.07 Vols 1-4 standards associated with classified national security information, and special access program information.
• Must have successfully completed/passed the following DoD course: Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Introduction to Special Access Programs SAP 101.10.
• Successful completion of DoD CDSE Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
• (U) Experience with Special Programs Databases and systems: JADE, DISS, SIC, Scattered Castles, ICCARS, PULSE, & E2SP.

Minimum/General Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma
• Have a minimum of five years of experience supporting special programs (SAPs and/or CAPs)

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.

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