Senior DoD Program Security Lead

Qualis Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Education and certification reimburse-

Job summary

Qualis LLC is seeking a Senior Program Security Specialist to provide program, industrial, and physical security support for complex DoD programs in Huntsville, AL. You will advise leadership, ensure compliance with NISPOM, DD 254s, and SCGs, and develop security plans and training.

The role requires 10+ years in DoD security, experience with classified facilities, and active or easily obtainable DoD clearance; you will coordinate with DCSA and government representatives to sustain security

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in DoD industrial security, program security, personnel security, physical security, or related discipline.
• 5+ years as a Program Security Representative, Industrial Security Manager, FSO, Security Manager, or equivalent.
• Experience administering NISPOM requirements and maintaining security compliance in a DoD contractor environment.
• Working knowledge of DD Form 254s, Security Classification Guides, Statements of Work, and program security requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing program security plans, procedures, training, audits, and compliance programs.
• Experience managing personnel security requirements including clearances, access determinations, briefings, and training.
• Experience supporting DCSA inspections, audits, assessments, and corrective actions.
• Experience with security representatives, FSOs, and program leadership.
• Experience managing security for classified facilities and controlled environments.
• Ability to translate security requirements into practical program policies and procedures.
• Experience conducting security audits, inspections, vulnerability assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Ability to deliver security training and awareness programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication with technical personnel and leadership.
• Current U.S. security clearance at Secret level or higher, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Advise program leadership and government security representatives on security requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NISPOM, DD 254s, SCGs, and customer security requirements.
• Develop and implement program security plans, procedures, and training programs.
• Coordinate security training, audits, and corrective actions.
• Support DCSA inspections and respond to findings.
• Manage security requirements for classified facilities and controlled environments.
• Communicate security requirements to diverse stakeholders including program managers and senior leadership.

Skills

DoD security

FSO

NISPOM

DD 254s

Security compliance

Security training

DCSA inspections

Security communication

Security clearance

Job description

Qualis LLC is seeking a Senior Program Security Specialist to provide program, industrial, and physical security support for complex DoD programs in Huntsville, AL. You will advise leadership, ensure compliance with NISPOM, DD 254s, and SCGs, and develop security plans and training.

The role requires 10+ years in DoD security, experience with classified facilities, and active or easily obtainable DoD clearance; you will coordinate with DCSA and government representatives to sustain security