Program Security Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Program Security Specialist to translate complex security threats into actionable mitigation plans for government clients. You’ll review data from SMEs, develop protection strategies, and guide executives with clear briefings and milestones.

A strong DoD/IC background and SCI/SAP exposure are essential for success. You’ll work on assessing risks to critical infrastructure, crafting plan-of-action documents, and communicating findings to stakeholders while maintaining

Qualifications

• 8+ years security experience in the DoD/IC incl SCI/SAP environments.
• Experience conducting day-to-day security analysis for SAP/SCI data.
• Experience developing program protection plans and writing SCGs and OPSEC plans.
• Experience performing facility compliance reviews and tracking corrective actions.
• Experience conducting indoctrination training and briefings.
• Ability to obtain SPeD Security Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Clearance: TS/SCI eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Break down complex threats into manageable action plans for clients.
• Review technical and personnel details from SMEs to assess threat landscape.
• Guide clients through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones.
• Translate security concepts for client decisions to protect critical infrastructure.

Skills

Security experience

DoD/IC experience

SCI/SAP experience

SCG & OPSEC experience

Indoctrination training

SPeD within 1 year

TS/SCI eligibility

Education

SPeD certification

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Program Security Specialist

The Opportunity: Security threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to government agencies. In all of this noise how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you, a Program Security Specialist who will break down complex threats into manageable plans of action. As a Program Security Specialist on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with classified missions to discover their risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll review technical and personnel details from SMEs and stakeholders to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones. You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure their critical infrastructure. This is your opportunity to act as a Security SME while broadening your skills in government communications systems. Work with us as we protect the most sophisticated global enterprises. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience working as a security professional in the DoD or intelligence community, including in SCI or SAP environments
• Experience conducting day-to-day security analysis for SAP, SCI, and collateral data to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test training and operational activities
• Experience developing critical program protection plans and writing and reviewing Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, and senior leader briefings
• Experience performing facility compliance reviews, tracking corrective actions, and ensuring timely reporting of security matters
• Experience conducting indoctrination training and briefings
• Experience with DoDI 5205.11 and DoDM 5205.07 TS/SCI clearance HS diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Security Certification within 1 year of hire

Nice If You Have:

• Ability to independently lead multiple security efforts simultaneously
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Security Certification
• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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