Senior Program Security Officer - Counterintelligence & Risk

Metrea

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plan options
HSA/FSA accounts
Dental and vision coverage
6% employer 401(k) match
Fully paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Life and disability insurance
AD&D Coverage
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized gym membership

Job summary

Metrea Spectrum Operations LLC in Washington, DC seeks a Program Security Officer (PSO) to protect sensitive programs, personnel, and operations. You will identify risks, develop practical mitigations, and work with cross‑functional teams to integrate security into planning and execution of current and future Files.

The role requires extensive counterintelligence experience, operational security expertise, and strong communication skills to advise leadership and implement protective measures

Qualifications

  • 20+ years of combined experience in SOF, Intelligence Community, DoD, interagency, or sensitive commercial operations.
  • Significant professional experience in counterintelligence, program security, intelligence, or related field.
  • Experience identifying and mitigating threats to personnel, programs, technologies, or operations.
  • Ability to translate complex information into practical security recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct counterintelligence, program security, and risk assessments for sensitive operations.
  • Advise leadership on risk, mitigation, and acceptable exposure in planning.
  • Develop and refine program security SOPs, plans, and protective measures.
  • Assess vendors and partners for foreign intelligence, insider, or cyber risks.
  • Support security incidents, investigations, and corrective actions.
  • Perform security reviews and after-action analyses to improve operations.
  • Provide security briefings, training, and guidance to teammates and partners.
  • Coordinate with security, legal, IT/cybersecurity, and program management teams.

Skills

Counterintelligence
Program security
Security risk management
Threat assessment
Investigations
Operational security
Written and verbal communication

Job description

Metrea Spectrum Operations LLC in Washington, DC seeks a Program Security Officer (PSO) to protect sensitive programs, personnel, and operations. You will identify risks, develop practical mitigations, and work with cross‑functional teams to integrate security into planning and execution of current and future Files.

The role requires extensive counterintelligence experience, operational security expertise, and strong communication skills to advise leadership and implement protective measures

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