Program Security Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Fort Meade, MD

10d•$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 government agencies. In all of this noise how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you, a Program Security Specialist who will break down complex threats into manageable plans of action. As a Program Security Specialist on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with classified missions to discover their risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll review technical and personnel details from SMEs and stakeholders to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones. You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure their critical infrastructure. This is your opportunity to act as a Security SME while broadening your skills in government communications systems. Work with us as we protect the most sophisticated global enterprises. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

8+ years of experience working as a security professional in the DoD or intelligence community, including in SCI or SAP environments
Experience conducting day‑to‑day security analysis for SAP, SCI, and collateral data to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test training and operational activities
Experience developing critical program protection plans and writing and reviewing Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, and senior leader briefings
Experience performing facility compliance reviews, tracking corrective actions, and ensuring timely reporting of security matters
Experience conducting indoctrination training and briefings
Experience with DoDI 5205.11 and DoDM 5205.07
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

Responsibilities

Work with classified missions to discover their risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan.
Review technical and personnel details from SMEs and stakeholders to assess the entire threat landscape.
Guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones.
Translate security concepts so clients can make the best decisions to secure their critical infrastructure.
Act as a Security SME while broadening skills in government communications systems.
Conduct day‑to‑day security analysis for SAP, SCI, and collateral data to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test training and operational activities.
Develop critical program protection plans and write and review Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, and senior leader briefings.
Perform facility compliance reviews, track corrective actions, and ensure timely reporting of security matters.
Conduct indoctrination training and briefings.