Senior Program Protection Lead - Top Secret

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking an Experienced Program Protection Specialist to establish and lead the Program Protection division for a high-visibility, large-scale program.

This role is the sole point of accountability for all industrial-security activities, including the creation, implementation, and enforcement of Security Classification Guides, DD‑254 compliance, CUI management, OPSEC planning, transportation security, and security CONOPs.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• 5+ years of industrial security experience on large programs.
• Ability to build and lead a program protection function.
• Extensive experience managing DD 254s, SCGs, and CUI controls.
• Experienced with 32 CFR 117, NISPOM, DoD Security Requirements.
• Superior written and oral communication; ability to brief senior leadership.
• Strong ability to assess security risks, gap analyses, and mitigations.
• Experience leading cross-functional security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Program Protection division for a single, high-visibility program.
• Serve as the sole point of accountability for all industrial-security activities.
• Develop and enforce Security Classification Guides (SCGs), DD‑254 compliance, and CUI management.
• Coordinate OPSEC planning, transportation security, and security CONOPs throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with program leadership, internal stakeholders, and external customers to safeguard program information.

Skills

Active Top Secret clearance

Industrial security experience

Program protection leadership

DD‑254 management

SCG & CUI controls

DoD security requirements

Written & oral communication

Risk assessment & mitigation

Tools

DD‑254 tracking tools

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking an Experienced Program Protection Specialist to establish and lead the Program Protection division for a high-visibility, large-scale program.

This role is the sole point of accountability for all industrial-security activities, including the creation, implementation, and enforcement of Security Classification Guides, DD‑254 compliance, CUI management, OPSEC planning, transportation security, and security CONOPs.