Description
Job Description:
Leidos is seeking a Program Security Officer to support a large scale program and cleared facility in Reston, VA. The position requires a strong background in both personnel security clearance processing and physical security management of SCIF areas for a customer within the intelligence community.
The selected candidate will need to be well versed in ICD 704, ICD 705 and SEADs, a self-starter who can prioritize security actions, provide excellent communication for employees, management and government customer, and a result driven professional to handle security issues.
Primary and Day to Day Aspects of the Opportunity:
Provide thorough and accurate clearance processing in a fast-paced environment.
Provide technical security expertise in the following security disciplines: personnel, physical/industrial, computer investigations, and operations.
Prepare and disseminate security requirements, guidance, and procedures
Provide Clearance and SCI briefing/debriefing to employees
Ensure personnel are aware of the of Reporting Responsibilities such as Foreign Contact, Foreign Travel and Outside Activities
Coordinate access control including Leidos badging and Government contractor badging
Receive, control and safeguard SCI and collateral information
Collaborate with members of the DoD, the IC and other officials as required to maintain knowledge and understanding of current security regulations
Monitor, update, and maintain appropriate records (e.g. database and hardcopy) of security actions
Coordinate information with internal and external security offices and divisions.
Interpret security policy on matters pertaining to processing, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials
Monitor and manage security operations and provide status reports and recommendations
Create, manage, and execute Security and CI training programs
Collaborate with internal and external managers to ensure understanding of program operations
Apply experience in supporting security concepts, principles, and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience. A combination of training, certifications, or relevant military background may be considered in lieu of degree/experience requirement.
Resourceful in solving security issues and capitalizing on opportunities
Ability to analyze complex data and make appropriate program recommendations
Broad knowledge base of complex security concepts
Ability to interact with all levels of personnel internal and external
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with little supervision in customer's facilities
Excellent writing and speaking skills
Strong background utilizing Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Evaluate and interpret clearance decisions made by the government customer
Knowledge of multiple Security functional areas.
An understanding of security principles and government special security regulations (i.e. ICDs, NISPOM)
Excellent organizational/communications skills and the ability to effectively interact with staff at all levels
Clearance requirement: Top Secret//SCI with Polygraph. Applicant selected must possess and maintain this level clearance. This typically requires US Citizenship.
Desired Skills:
Experience with COMSEC
Familiarity with SIMS
Experience with Scattered Castles
Pay Range:
Pay Range $90,350.00 - $139,000.00 - $187,650.00Covid Guidance
In order to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos events outside our facilities, employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or maintain proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of entry. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated to access customer facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact your Talent Acquisition POC.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
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Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
