Program Security Officer 3

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Program Security Officer 3 (PSO 3) to join our team in the Chantilly, VA area.


Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provides advice and assistance regarding a range of security issues and concerns to government and program security officers in different geographical locations
• Provides classification management, program security, information systems security, personnel security, and physical security for the purpose of guidance to customers and industry partners
• Conduct briefings and indoctrinations to a variety of audiences

• Deliver compelling and articulate recommendations on current security issues for program security decisions to Directorate and Office Directors of Security, Program Managers, and Directorate leadership

• Assist in the development of security policies and implementation procedures
• Domestic Travel and OCONUS up to 25%

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma and 12 or more years of relevant security experience or Associates degree and 10 or more years of relevant security experience or Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of relevant security experience or Masters/Doctorate and 6 or more years of relevant security experience
• Ability to work high-level, complex or sensitive security issues thoroughly and with discretion
• Demonstrated ability to identify and assess multiple sources for classification determinations control, marking, and dissemination principles and requirements such as FOIA and Pre-publication reviews
• Substantive experience providing risk-managed security recommendations to program managers, in support of secure and successful mission accomplishment
• Familiarity with ICD 503 and 705
• Have a working knowledge and be able to implement Intelligence Community Directives or NRO Directives and Instructions
• Knowledge of program protection methodologies and risk management principles as they relate to appropriately protecting and sharing information, missions, operations, and assets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to assist the government in the NRO Integrated Security Assessment Program (ISAP)
• Experience working with industrial security staffs
• Working knowledge of acquisition lifecycle security requirements
• Security Program Oversight Manual (NISPOM) security policy and procedures

Security Requirements:

Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph


Physical requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

The projected compensation range for this position is $97,100.00-$161,900.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.


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