Program Security Officer
The Opportunity:
Perform a wide range of functions to ensure the protection of government-sensitive and classified information. Apply advanced consulting and extensive technical expertise. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Ensure the organization is compliant with DoD security requirements. Manage administrative activities for security clearances for the organization's employees, ensure the security of restricted access facilities and sensitive records, and advise management on pertinent issues. Analyze the development and implementation of key programs or processes for the organization. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members, as needed.
You Have:
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5+ years of experience in the DoD or intelligence community
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Experience with guidance and directives, including DoD, DCID, ICD, JAFAN, NISPOM, and Security Classification Regulations
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Experience with implementation of security procedures in compliance with the Intelligence Community Directives and government policies, to include ICD705, and working in a fast-paced team environment
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Experience in classification management and review, working with Special Access Program (SAP) information, and dealing with SIC or JADE account look ups and creations
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Experience with conducting indoctrinations, briefs, or debriefs, writing Standards of Procedures (SOPs), reviewing program security plans and SOPs for programs, and implementing security procedures in compliance with Intelligence Community directives and government policies
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Knowledge of Information Security, PERSEC, and Physical Security
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Knowledge of Accreditation processing, Fixed Facility Checklists, Co-Use Agreements, and Emergency Action Plans, and submitting the accesses for SAPs and maintaining SAP training and records
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Ability to interpret, apply, and comply with Security Classification Guides (SCGs)
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Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
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Bachelor’s degree and 11+ years of experience in distinct functional or cross-functional security areas, including personnel, physical, industrial security, computer investigations, classification management, operational security, or security education, or 19+ years of experience in distinct functional or cross-functional security areas, including personnel, physical, industrial security, computer investigations, classification management, operational security, or security education in lieu of a degree
Nice If You Have:
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Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
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TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph preferred
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Ability to obtain a DoD Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) IAW DoD Manual #3305.13M Certification within 12 months of start date
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
