Senior Program Protection SME - DoD Top Secret

Puyenpa Services LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401k with employer match

11 company paid holidays

Job summary

Puyenpa is seeking a Senior Security Specialist - Program Protection for an upcoming proposal supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) Security Services Contract. The role acts as a Program Protection SME, independently executing requirements and advising leadership on risk management throughout the program lifecycle.

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance to government leadership, coordinate with multiple organizations, and ensure protection requirements are integrated

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience (10+ years) in the functional discipline.
• Master's degree or Bachelor's with 4+ years experience.
• Ability to independently fulfill Program Protection tasks and provide SME guidance.
• Experience supporting DoD security programs and policies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and briefing skills.
• Experience creating reports and briefing materials for leadership.
• Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced multi-stakeholder environment.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI/SAR eligibility.
• Will sign Letter of Intent.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Program Protection planning, implementation, and oversight.
• Independently perform Program Protection functions to support objectives.
• Develop, review, and maintain PPP docs, briefings, analyses, and recommendations.
• Assess security risks and vulnerabilities affecting CPI and mission tech.
• Coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, and other disciplines.
• Present briefings and reports to senior government stakeholders.
• Mentor team members and transfer knowledge.
• Support security activities for F-35 JPO mission requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Briefing skills

Leadership & briefing experience

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Job description

Puyenpa is seeking a Senior Security Specialist - Program Protection for an upcoming proposal supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) Security Services Contract. The role acts as a Program Protection SME, independently executing requirements and advising leadership on risk management throughout the program lifecycle.

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance to government leadership, coordinate with multiple organizations, and ensure protection requirements are integrated