Description
Leidos is seeking an experienced Program Security Officer (PSO) to provide security support for a dynamic, fast-paced U.S. Government organization. The successful candidate will have prior SCIF, ASO, PSO, and overseas/OCONUS security experience and be willing and able to travel at least 50% of the time. A current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph is also required.
The PSO will possess and have successfully demonstrated technical security competence, problem-solving skills, and the interpersonal skills necessary to determine and implement effective security policy for the protection of classified efforts.
Key responsibilities include:
- Applying knowledge of multiple security disciplines to develop and implement comprehensive security plans and measures
- Conducting security assessments at potential domestic and international work locations
- Planning, coordinating, and managing security support for classified activities
- Assisting with the development, review, coordination, and execution of critical program security documentation
- Monitoring, reporting, and tracking corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews
- Supporting domestic locations when not working abroad, including training new security staff on applicable security protocols and procedures
The position requires a minimum of 50% travel, including OCONUS/international travel, to support the establishment and ongoing management of operational security requirements as business needs dictate. Candidates must have previous overseas/OCONUS travel and security experience and be comfortable supporting operations in international and remote field locations.
Basic qualifications include:
- Prior experience performing Program Security Officer (PSO) responsibilities
- Prior SCIF security experience
- Prior ASO experience
- Demonstrated overseas/OCONUS security experience
- Previous OCONUS travel experience and willingness and ability to travel a minimum of 50% of the time
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree and approximately 8–12 years of related experience
- Current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph