Program Security SME II

PeopleTec • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

The Program Security SME II assists the United States Space Force Government Program Manager with researching, developing, and implementing program protection methodologies for advanced research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) programs throughout the system life cycle. The role supports the customer’s facility and organization in El Segundo, California, with personnel security functions and provides hands-on support across information, personnel, physical, and program security for collateral, SCI, and SAP operations.

The successful candidate provides day-to-day personnel security services for collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Responsibilities include document control; personnel and visitor access; security records; data transfers; security awareness; and other tasks required to maintain secure facilities and program operations. The position requires a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and eligibility for SAP access. A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required, although additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. The role may require travel up to 35%.

Requirements

• At least 5 years supporting DoD security, classified operations, industrial security, program security, personnel security, or related functions.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in classified government or contractor environments.
• Experience supporting SCI and/or SAP security activities.
• Knowledge of classified material handling, accountability, storage, transmission, reproduction, and destruction.
• Experience with document control, classified correspondence, personnel access, visitor control, or clearance verification.
• Familiarity with DoD security policies and procedures.
• Experience maintaining security records, databases, logs, and controlled documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work with government and industry personnel.
• Must be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 35%.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
• Willingness to submit to a polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• SAP security operations experience.
• Experience processing Program Access Requests or SAP nomination documentation.
• Top Secret document control or accountability experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform security operations supporting collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.
• Execute Special Access Program Nomination Process Questionnaires and conduct record checks.
• Receive, process, account for, reproduce, transmit, store, and destroy classified material.
• Maintain classified document accountability records, logs, and databases.
• Process classified correspondence, packages, and controlled material.
• Support authorized electronic data transfers.
• Support personnel and visitor access, visit requests, access verification, escorts, and visitor records.
• Assist with facility access control, badges, and entry and exit procedures.
• Maintain personnel security and program-access documentation.
• Process and review Program Access Requests and SAP access documentation.
• Support indoctrination and debriefing activities.
• Track clearance and access actions with government security organizations.
• Support Top Secret accountability, compliance inspections, corrective actions, and security awareness.
• Apply established security policies, standard operating procedures, and customer requirements.

Benefits

• PeopleTec describes a “People First” benefits package and continuing-education opportunities; specific benefits are referenced on the company benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior