Program Security Officer L3

KaiHonua; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

KaiHonua is seeking a Level 3 Program Security Officer in Colorado Springs to support the U.S. Space Force. The ideal candidate will offer extensive experience in security operations and risk management while ensuring compliance with DoD policies.

Responsibilities include administering program security requirements, managing personnel security, and maintaining security documentation. A Top Secret clearance and over 10 years in national security programs are required. Competitive salary between $125,000 and $135,000 per year, benefits included.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or national security programs.
• 2+ years supporting Special Access or Sensitive Compartmented Information programs.
• Experience with security compliance and managing classified information.

Responsibilities

• Administer and execute program security requirements for compliance with regulations.
• Draft, review and maintain DD Form 254s for security guidance.
• Conduct preliminary inquiries into security incidents and prepare reports.

Skills

Security operations

Risk management

Personnel Security (PERSEC)

Program Security

Active Top Secret security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Defense Information System for Security (DISS)

Joint Access Database Environment (JADE)

Job description

Overview

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly experienced and mission-focused Level 3 Program Security Officer to support a U.S. Space Force (USSF) customer. The selected candidate will serve as a key member of the security team, partnering closely with the Government Security Team Lead to support and oversee program security requirements, ensure compliance with applicable DoD and USSF policies, safeguard classified and sensitive information, and contribute to critical national security missions. This role requires extensive experience in security operations, risk management, and the protection of mission‑essential assets within a dynamic, highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Government Security Team Lead and Program Management Office by administering and executing program security requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable security policies, regulations, and directives.
• Identify, document, and communicate security compliance issues, incidents, and risks while ensuring timely resolution and reporting.
• Draft, review, coordinate, and maintain DD Form 254s and provide security guidance to Program Managers and associated program personnel.
• Manage and oversee the Program Personnel Security (PERSEC) program for government, industry, and mission partner personnel.
• Ensure compliance with current DoD, USAF, and USSF regulations, policies, and procedures governing Special Access Programs (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and collateral security programs.
• Develop, update, and maintain security policies, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), OPSEC plans, and related documentation for secure facilities and mission partner operations.
• Assess and mitigate security vulnerabilities throughout system development, acquisition, deployment, and sustainment lifecycles.
• Provide guidance on classification management, including marking, safeguarding, accountability, storage, transmission, reproduction, downgrading, declassification, and destruction of classified information.
• Administer personnel security processes using the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and Joint Access Database Environment (JADE), including access verification, Program Access Requests (PARs), and eligibility determinations as a Special Access Program Personnel Security Officer (SPO).
• Support the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP) and provide guidance on personnel access requirements.
• Conduct preliminary inquiries into security incidents, prepare investigative reports, and coordinate recommended corrective actions with government security officials.
• Advise managers and personnel on security policies, access controls, need‑to‑know requirements, physical security measures, classified material handling, emergency destruction procedures, and related security functions.
• Prepare and deliver security briefings, training sessions, presentations, and consultations to government personnel, contractors, and mission partners.
• Exercise sound judgment, critical thinking, and initiative to resolve complex security issues, prioritize competing requirements, and support a dynamic acquisition environment.
• Travel as required to support program management teams, mission partners, and government organizations.

Skills and Experience

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to maintain required access throughout employment.
• 10+ years of experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other national security programs.
• 2+ years of experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs, or similarly controlled classified environments.
• Demonstrated experience in Personne Security (PERSEC), Program Security, Industrial Security, or a closely related security discipline.
• Experience utilizing Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Joint Access Database Environment (JADE), and related personnel security systems to manage security records, access determinations, and program eligibility.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k).
• PTO.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid federal holidays.

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner and that may include lifting to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Posted Salary Range

USD $125,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.