Program Security Officer 1

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Program Security Officer 1 (PSO 1) to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a myriad of security issues and concerns to government and program security officers in different geographical locations.
• Develop skills in classification management, program security, information systems security, personnel security, contract, and physical security for the purpose of guidance to customers and industry partners.
• Support briefings and indoctrinations to a variety of audiences.
• Aid the preparation of recommendations on current security issues for program security decisions to Directorate and Office Directors of Security, Program Managers, and Directorate leadership.
• Domestic travel and OCONUS up to 25%.

Requirements

• HS Diploma and 3 or more years of relevant security experience or Associates degree and 0-3 or more years of relevant security experience or Bachelor's Degree and 0-3 or more years of relevant security experience or Masters/Doctorate and 0-3 or more years of relevant security experience.
• Ability to participate in working high-level, complex or sensitive security issues thoroughly and with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to research and identify multiple sources for classification determinations, control, marking, and dissemination principles and requirements to include FOIA and Pre-publication reviews.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge and be able to implement Intelligence Community Directives as well as NRO Directives and Instructions.
• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ICD 503 and 705.
• Experience working with industrial security staffs.
• Understanding of NRO Security Tools and applications.
• Knowledge of Security Program Oversight Manual (NISPOM) security policy and procedures.
• Awareness of program protection methodologies and risk management principles as they relate to appropriately protecting and sharing information, missions, operations, and assets.

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.