Program Security Specialist

Program Security Specialist

The Opportunity:

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.

You Have:

• 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 If You Have:

• 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

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.