Program Security Officer

SAIC is seeking an experienced Program Security Officer to join a team in Santa Maria, CA. Candidates must work on-site at this location and respond quickly to security needs, primarily supporting the Intelligence Community (IC) and other Department of Defense agencies. An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph is required.

About the company

SAIC Security professionals support a workforce of over 24,000 employees across 20 countries, with 15,000 active clearances. The company fosters a proactive workplace culture, emphasizing professional growth through upskilling, training, and mentoring. SAIC is a visible thought leader in the security community, shaping industry standards and best practices.

SAIC aligns security services with client business objectives, offering a full spectrum of functions including personnel security, information assurance, counterintelligence, physical security, and crisis management. The company maintains robust internal processes for compliance and risk mitigation, positioning itself as a security powerhouse driving government operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer all security aspects for multiple programs, ensuring 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.
• Write, review, and provide guidance on security documentation for all security levels, including collateral and SCI information.
• Investigate and manage security incidents, preparing reports and specifying preventive actions.
• Conduct SCI indoctrination briefings and educational training for new and current employees; coordinate security debriefings.
• Conduct candidate prescreen interviews and participate in the recruiting process.
• Responsible for SCIFs, including after-hours alarm response.
• Support other facility security requirements as needed.
• Provide proposal support, including writing Security Volumes (prior experience is a plus).
• Be an active member of the SAIC security team.
• Assist with preparing clearance request packages.
• Perform other security duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related Intelligence Community experience, or a Master’s degree and 4 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with consent for a CI polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Prior experience managing SCIF build-outs.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and identify solutions.
• Working knowledge of NISPOM, DCIDs, ICDs, and Executive Orders to ensure security compliance.
• Knowledge of physical security, personnel security, information system security, and industrial security.
• Willingness to be available 24/7 for on-call duties and on-site support as required.

Pay

Target salary range: $120,001 – $160,000, based on experience.