Program Security Officer 3

MANTECH•Chantilly, VA
•$97,100 - $161,900•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Program Security Officer 3 to join its team in Chantilly, Virginia. The role supports government intelligence agencies by providing guidance across a range of security disciplines and advising government and program security officers in different geographical locations. The position includes domestic and overseas travel of up to 25%. It is onsite and full-time, and requires a current, active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The officer supports classification management, program security, information systems security, personnel security, and physical security. The position also involves conducting briefings and indoctrinations, making security recommendations to senior security and program leadership, and assisting with development of security policies and implementation procedures.

Requirements

  • High school diploma and 12 or more years of relevant security experience; or an associate degree and 10 or more years; or a bachelor's degree and 8 or more years; or a master's degree and 6 years.
  • Ability to work thoroughly and discreetly on high-level, complex, or sensitive security issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and assess multiple sources for classification determinations, control, marking, and dissemination principles and requirements, including FOIA and pre-publication reviews.
  • Substantive experience providing risk-managed security recommendations to program managers in support of secure and successful mission accomplishment.
  • Familiarity with ICD 503, ICD 705, DISS, and Scattered Castles.
  • Working knowledge of and ability to implement Intelligence Community Directives and NRO Directives and Instructions.
  • Knowledge of program protection methodologies and risk management principles related to appropriately protecting and sharing information, missions, operations, and assets.
  • Current, active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to assist the government in the NRO Integrated Security Assessment Program (ISAP).
  • Experience working with industrial security staffs.
  • Knowledge of Security Program Oversight Manual (NISPOM) security policy and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of acquisition lifecycle security requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advice and assistance on security issues and concerns to government and program security officers in different geographical locations.
  • Provide classification management, program security, information systems security, personnel security, and physical security guidance to customers and industry partners.
  • Conduct briefings and indoctrinations for a variety of audiences.
  • Deliver recommendations on current security issues to Directorate and Office Directors of Security, Program Managers, and Directorate leadership to support program security decisions.
  • Assist in developing security policies and implementation procedures.
  • Travel domestically and OCONUS up to 25%.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Retirement and savings
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Wellness programs
  • Other optional benefit elections, depending on position
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