Program Security Officer

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

3d•$65,650 - $118,675•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an experienced Program Security Officer to support classified programs in a manufacturing environment in Huntsville, Alabama. The role implements and administers industrial and program security requirements while ensuring compliance with government regulations, contractual obligations, and company policies. The officer supports assigned classified programs, advises stakeholders on security matters, develops and maintains security procedures, and helps improve program security processes. The role requires 25% travel as needed and provides guidance to junior-level professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 4 or more years of relevant experience, a master's degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in industrial, program, or government security.
Reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville/North Alabama area.
Experience supporting classified programs, conducting security inspections or compliance reviews, investigating security incidents, and implementing corrective actions.
Ability to independently research, establish priorities, interpret security requirements, exercise sound judgment, analyze complex issues, and develop defensible recommendations with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities and interface effectively with program leadership, customers, and government representatives.
Ability to identify security risks, take ownership of responsibilities, exercise appropriate decision-making authority, and recognize matters requiring escalation.
Working knowledge of NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), SIMS, DD Form 254 requirements, classification guidance, and physical, personnel, and administrative security practices.
Active Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain SCI.

Nice To Haves

Industrial security experience in a classified manufacturing environment.
Experience developing and implementing an OPSEC plan.
Experience interpreting DD Form 254s, classification guidance, and complex contractual security requirements.
Proficiency with PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Word.
Working knowledge of physical security requirements.

Responsibilities

Administer security operations for assigned classified programs and ensure compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DD Form 254 requirements, classification guidance, customer directives, and company policies.
Interpret and apply regulatory and contractual security requirements; research complex security matters, develop supported recommendations, and escalate matters requiring management or customer decisions.
Draft, review, update, and maintain internal security policies, standard operating procedures, and instructional materials.
Manage program security requirements, including access authorizations, visit certifications, classified material accountability, document control, secure communications, and safeguarding procedures.
Serve as a security point of contact for program management, government customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, integrating security requirements into daily program operations.
Develop and improve security processes, maintain program documentation, support customer and government assessments, and provide technical guidance to security personnel.
Support classified programs, conduct security inspections or compliance reviews, investigate security incidents, and implement corrective actions.
Create and conduct program security and refresher briefings as appropriate.
Lead projects and manage processes to ensure successful delivery of key objectives.
Provide guidance to junior-level professionals to support quality and professional development.
Travel up to 25% for program support as needed.