Security Specialist (Operations) - Mid

Serco offers an exciting opportunity to support a Department of Defense customer and the F-35 Joint Program Office mission as a Security Specialist (Operations) - Mid. In this role, you will provide full-spectrum security operations support across collateral, Special Access Program (SAP), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments, ensuring security compliance and protecting critical program information.

Responsibilities

• Support security operations across collateral, Special Access Program (SAP), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments.
• Assist with security documentation, action tracking, access support, records management, and compliance coordination.
• Process Program Access Requests (PARs) through approved channels.
• Perform administrative security support requirements associated with the receipt, transmission, inventory, reproduction, disposition, and management of SAP materials.
• Develop and maintain Program Security Officer (PSO)-approved SAP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each F-35 facility and ensure processes and procedures remain current and approved.
• Coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to support operational security requirements and mission execution.
• Support meetings, briefings, data calls, reports, and recurring leadership updates related to security operations.
• Review security documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with customer requirements.
• Identify operational risks, process gaps, and opportunities to improve security support execution.
• Maintain SAP facility accreditation.
• Maintain, monitor, and service the SAP program post office box.
• Conduct and report on annual self-inspections of SAP programs.
• Assist with Security Education and Training support activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or seven (7) years of specialized experience performing full-spectrum industrial security duties supporting collateral, SAP, and SCI environments.
• Thorough knowledge of Department of Defense and military service security regulations, policies, and instructions pertaining to personnel, physical, industrial, and information security.
• In-depth knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Joint Air Force-Army-Navy (JAFAN) security requirements.
• Experience supporting security operations, industrial security programs, collateral programs, SAP, SCI, or related Department of Defense security functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across government and contractor teams.
• Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, mission-focused security environment.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting high-visibility Department of Defense programs.
• Strong organizational and records management skills.
• Experience coordinating with government and contractor stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience supporting inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Schedule

• Fully on-site in Arlington, Virginia.
• Must be able to work in the Arlington, Virginia office Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan.

This position is not currently funded/active and is contingent upon contract award. Serco is seeking qualified candidates in the event of a contract award.