Senior Operations Security Specialist

Serco is seeking a Senior Operations Security Specialist to provide senior-level Operations Security (OPSEC) support to a Department of Defense customer supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) mission. This role involves protecting sensitive operations and information through documentation management, stakeholder coordination, process execution, action tracking, and operational risk identification.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level Operations Security (OPSEC) support, including documentation, coordination, process execution, and action tracking.
• Review operations security materials, reports, trackers, correspondence, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to support operations security requirements and resolve issues.
• Support meetings, working groups, data calls, briefings, and leadership updates related to operations security activities.
• Identify risks, documentation gaps, process issues, and improvement opportunities across operations security workflows.
• Provide experienced guidance to support disciplined execution of security requirements in a mission-focused environment.
• Support the F-35 Joint Program Office mission through effective coordination and execution of operations security activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance; an active Secret Clearance is preferred.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance preferred and utilized within the last two years.
• Special Access Program (SAP) experience or eligibility preferred.
• Master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 14 years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience supporting Operations Security (OPSEC), Program Security, Industrial Security, or related Department of Defense security functions.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex actions across government and contractor organizations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing reports, briefings, trackers, and security-related documentation.
• Ability to work effectively within a secure facility environment while maintaining strict adherence to security requirements.

Skills

• Prior experience working in a secure facility.
• Prior experience supporting Security Countermeasure activities and operations.
• Experience supporting administrative processes and document management in a secure environment.
• Experience preparing reports, briefings, status updates, and tracking spreadsheets.
• Ability to work effectively with government and contractor personnel.
• Experience supporting defense acquisition, program management, or security operations associated with major defense programs.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.

Schedule

• This position is on-site in Arlington, Virginia.
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• Up to 10% travel may be required, including CONUS and OCONUS travel.

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.