Program Security Officer

Job Description

Description

Join a winning team!  SAIC’s National Security and Space (NSS) Sector is currently hiring for a customer within the Intelligence Community (IC) in Chantilly, VA. This customer is responsible for designing, building, and operating national security-related systems based in space, in the air, and on the ground. SAIC is a strong company providing opportunities for energetic individuals with a strong desire to expand their knowledge while increasing their responsibilities.

NSS Sector has an opening for a Program Security Officer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) services to an IC customer. The customer organization we support provides the enterprise architecting, analysis, and systems engineering solutions that determine the current and future national space systems. The Program Security Officer (PSO) will represent organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

The job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Manage and administer all security aspects for multiple programs, including implementing physical, program, facility and information security requirements to ensure compliance with NISPOM, DCIDs, ICDs, federal security regulations and information security requirements
- Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified materials, documents, and equipment
- Develop, write and review security documentation and provide guidance and assistance for all security levels including collateral and SCI information
- Investigate and manage security incidents and prepare reports specifying preventive action to be taken
- Conduct SCI Indoctrination briefings and educational training for new and current employees and coordinate security debriefings as necessary;
- Conduct candidate prescreen interviews and serve as an integral participant in the recruiting process
- Responsible for SCIFs and may be required to respond to after-hours alarms
- Support other facility security items as necessary
- Provide occasional proposal support, as needed
- Be an active member of the security team
- Assist with preparing clearance request packages

Qualifications

Typical Education and Experience: 
- Candidate must have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph in order to be considered for this position
- Candidate must have a Bachelor's and a minimum of 14 years' experience, Mater's and 12 years experiene or PhD and 9. Additional experience to be considered in lieu of degree.
- Candidate should have excellent communication, judgment and decision making skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and identify solutions
- Working knowledge of the NISPOM, DCIDS, ICDs, and Executive Orders, to ensure security compliance
- Previous security experience with the Intelligence Community
- Knowledge of the various security disciplines such as physical security, personnel security, information system security and industrial security to determine, apply, and monitor appropriate security requirements for assigned programs;
- Experience with standard Microsoft suite products (Word, Excel)

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.