Program Security Officer

Description

Job Description:

Job Description

The Program Security Officer (PSO) will provide security support to a dynamic, fast paced USG organization. The PSO must possess and have successfully demonstrated technical security competence, excellent oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills, analytical skills, and the interpersonal skills necessary to conduct physical security inspections and program reviews at industrial partner facilities. Must have a working knowledge of ICD 705, CFR 117 and SEAD 3. Must also be familiar with SCIF construction and classified facility maintenance.

The duties of a PSO include, but are not limited to:

-Using knowledge of the various security disciplines such as physical security, personnel security, and industrial security to determine, apply, and monitor appropriate security requirements for assigned programs.

-Supply oversight and coordination with industrial partners, conduct on-site inspections and enter required information into applicable databases.

-The PSO must also plan, coordinate, and manage security oversight for classified activities, assist in the development, review, coordination, and execution of a wide range of program security documentation and actively support program security reviews at industrial locations.

-In addition, the position will provide "day-to-day" multi-discipline analysis for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Duties may include; validating clearances, passing visit requests, processing clearance paperwork and data entry.

-The PSO will assist in providing contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight. Brief all levels of personnel on a variety of security related topics. Monitor, report and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews. Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 4 years related experience. Additional experience can be substituted for a degree. Must have an active / current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and willingness to travel within the organizational geographic area of responsibility (AOR).

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Covid 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

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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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.