Senior Program Protection & Security Policy Lead

Zachary Piper Solutions; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Classification / Program Protection SME to support a high-visibility DoW mission onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. You will act as a Security Policy Analyst and Action Officer responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing national and Department of War security policies relating to classification management, program protection, and information security.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance and 10+ years in national-level security policy.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• 10+ years of experience supporting national-level information security policies and procedures.
• 5+ years of experience developing, coordinating, staffing, and reconciling security policy and guidance.
• Demonstrated expertise in Classification Management, Program Protection Plans (PPP), Information Security, Counterintelligence (CI), and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM).
• Experience serving as a senior action officer within OSD, Joint Staff, Military Department headquarters, or similar enterprise-level security organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and implement national and Department of War security policies, guidance, and training related to Classification Management and Program Protection.
• Lead security reviews and provide recommendations on classification guidance, protection requirements, and PPPs for critical defense programs.
• Coordinate and reconcile security policy across multiple DoD organizations, federal agencies, and stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation.
• Collaborate with R&E, A&S, the CIO, DCSA, J28, and other federal partners on program protection, information security, CI, and SCRM initiatives.
• Prepare action memos, policy packages, executive briefings, congressional responses, and staff actions supporting senior leadership decision-making.

Skills

Classification Management

Program Protection

Information Security

Counterintelligence

Supply Chain Risk Management

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Classification / Program Protection SME to support a high-visibility DoW mission onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. You will act as a Security Policy Analyst and Action Officer responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing national and Department of War security policies relating to classification management, program protection, and information security.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance and 10+ years in national-level security policy.