Program Security Specialist

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit is recruiting for a Program Security Specialist to support Special Access Programs (SAPs). The role involves administering physical, personnel, classified, industrial, and communications security in line with DoDM 5205.07 and NPR 1600.2B, partnering with government stakeholders to safeguard facilities and information.

The position requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, 3+ years of SAP/industrial security experience, and

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 3+ years of SAP/program/industrial security experience.
• Knowledge of security directives (DODM 5205.07, NPR 1600.2B).
• Experience with security systems/databases (e.g., SIMS, JADE, SharePoint).
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support physical security programs, including facility reviews, inspections, and documentation management.
• Serve as SAP Personnel Security Official (SPO); process PARs and maintain Personnel Security Files.
• Manage foreign travel, classified visits, and visitor certifications.
• Conduct security education and trainings, including briefings and materials development.
• Perform classified management control as SAO and support TS material accountability systems.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SAP experience

Security program

Documentation

Tools

SIMS

JADE

SharePoint

Job description

Summary

The Program Security Specialist provides comprehensive support to Special Access Programs (SAPs) by administering physical, personnel, classified, industrial, and communications security functions in compliance with DoDM 5205.07 and NPR 1600.2B. The PSS partners with government stakeholders to safeguard facilities, personnel, information, and material across the SAP lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support physical security programs, including SAP facility construction reviews, accreditations, inspections, lock/combination control, and facility documentation management.
• Serve as SAP Personnel Security Official (SPO); process Program Access Requests (PARs), conduct interviews, indoctrinations, and maintain Personnel Security Files.
• Manage foreign travel and contact reporting, classified visits, and visitor certifications.
• Conduct security education and training, including briefings and development of training materials.
• Perform classified management control, serving as SAP Accountability Officer (SAO), managing TS material accountability systems, and supporting secure communications.
• Support industrial security activities, including DD Form 254 maintenance and policy distribution.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 3 or more years of experience in SAP, program, or industrial security.
• Working knowledge of DODM 5205.07, NPR 1600.2B, and related security directives.
• Experience with security systems/databases (e.g., SIMS, JADE, SharePoint).
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a classified environment and perform escort/courier duties.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or IC customers.
• CDSE training and familiarity with COMSEC operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.
• Knowledge of federal government contracting business processes.

Estimated Salary/Wage

Up to USD $130,000.00/Yr.