Senior Program Security Specialist

Qualis LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Qualis LLC is seeking a Senior Program Security Specialist to provide program security, industrial security, physical security, and compliance support for complex DoD programs. The role involves advising program leadership and government security representatives to ensure compliance with NISPOM, DD 254s, Security Classification Guides, customer requirements, and applicable DoD security policies.

The candidate will develop and implement security plans, conduct audits and training, manage

Qualifications

• 10+ years in DoD industrial/security program roles.
• 5+ years as Security Manager/FSO or equivalent.
• Proven DoD security compliance and NISPOM experience.
• Ability to interpret DD 254s and SCGs for programs.
• Experience building security plans, training, audits, and compliance programs.
• Experience handling personnel security and clearance processes.
• Experience with DCSA inspections and corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program security plans and procedures.
• Lead security training, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate with DoD security reps and leadership.
• Manage security requirements for facilities and controlled areas.
• Support inspections, findings, and remediation actions.

Skills

DoD program security

NISPOM compliance

DD 254 interpretation

SCG understanding

Security training

Security audits

DCSA liaison

Security program development

Tools

Lenel access control

SCIF/SAPF operations

Job description

Senior Program Security Specialist

Qualis LLC is seeking a Senior Program Security Specialist (PSS) to provide program security, industrial security, physical security, and compliance support for complex DoD programs. The position will advise program leadership and government security representatives and ensure compliance with NISPOM, DD 254s, Security Classification Guides, customer requirements, and applicable DoD security policies.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in DoD industrial security, program security, personnel security, physical security, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of direct experience as a Program Security Representative, Industrial Security Manager, FSO, Security Manager, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience administering NISPOM requirements and maintaining security compliance within a DoD contractor environment.
• Working knowledge and demonstrated application of DD Form 254s, Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and program security requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing program security plans, procedures, training, audits, and compliance programs.
• Experience managing personnel security requirements, including security clearances, access determinations, briefings, debriefings, and security training.
• Experience supporting DCSA inspections, audits, assessments, and corrective actions.
• Experience working directly with U.S. Government Security Representatives, DCSA, Program Security Officers, FSOs, and program leadership.
• Experience managing security requirements for classified facilities, Closed Areas, Restricted Areas, Open Storage Areas, laboratories, or similar controlled environments.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret security requirements and translate them into practical program-level policies and procedures.
• Experience conducting security audits, inspections, vulnerability assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Ability to develop and deliver security training and awareness programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate security requirements to technical personnel, program managers, and senior leadership.
• Current U.S. security clearance at the Secret level or higher, or the ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Army, Navy, Missile Defense, Hypersonic, Space, Aviation, or other high-priority DoD programs.
• Experience supporting SCI, SAP, SCIF, or SAPF environments.
• Experience with COMSEC management, including accountable COMSEC inventories, keying material, cryptographic equipment, and NSA/CSS requirements.
• Experience with physical security and access-control systems, including Lenel, OnGuard, SIMS, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting classified construction, facility modifications, SCIF/SAPF accreditation, relocation, or decommissioning.
• Experience developing security plans for DoD exercises, flight/test operations, demonstrations, deployments, or OCONUS operations.
• Experience with export compliance, proprietary information protection, CUI, and technology protection requirements.
• Prior U.S. military intelligence, security, counterintelligence, or Information Warfare experience.
• Experience managing security programs supporting large, geographically dispersed organizations.
• Experience developing business continuity, disaster recovery, contingency, and security response plans.
• Relevant professional security certification such as ISP, SFPC, CPP, or equivalent

Must Have

• 10+ years relevant security experience.
• Direct DoD contractor/program security experience.
• NISPOM knowledge and practical implementation experience.
• DD 254/SCG interpretation and application.
• Classified facility/physical security experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required DoD security clearance.

Strong Differentiators

• Hypersonic, missile defense, space, or other advanced DoD program experience.
• SCIF/SAPF/SCI/SAP experience.
• Extensive DCSA/customer-facing experience.
• OCONUS/deployed military operations experience.
• Prior military intelligence/security experience.

Qualis LLC has a comprehensive benefits package based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match Paid time off and Holidays
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Educational, professional development and certification reimbursement.
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and Life Insurance

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.