Program Protection Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$99,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

Security threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to our clients. In today's world how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you—a Program Protection Specialist who will break down complex threats into manageable plans of action. As a Program Protection Specialist on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with operational and security SMEs to discover their risks, understand applicable policies, and draft program protection plan artifacts. You’ll review technical, environmental, and personnel details from SMEs to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and written deliverables. You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure the security of their programs This is your opportunity to act as a program security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in information technology and telecommunications. Work with us as we protect the most sophisticated global enterprises for our client. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

8+ years of experience working in the DoD or intelligence community, including in SCI or SAP environments
Experience with creating security plans for an integrated security environment that will protect SAP or SCI information throughout the lifecycle of the program
Experience with the development of critical program protection plans, and writing and reviewing Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, or senior leader briefings
Experience with organizational OPSEC programs
Experience conducting indoctrination training and briefings
TS/SCI clearance
HS diploma or GED
Ability to obtain a Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Security Certification within 1 year of hire

Nice To Haves

Ability to independently lead multiple security efforts simultaneously
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree
Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Security Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Work with operational and security SMEs to discover their risks, understand applicable policies, and draft program protection plan artifacts.
Review technical, environmental, and personnel details from SMEs to assess the entire threat landscape.
Guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and written deliverables.
Translate security concepts for clients to make the best decisions to secure the security of their programs.
Act as a program security subject matter expert.
Broaden skills in information technology and telecommunications.