Sr. Program Protection Security Specialist

Serco has an opportunity for an experienced Sr. Program Protection Security Specialist supporting critical national security and defense missions. This position provides program protection and security support to military customers in a highly secure environment, ensuring compliance with security requirements and safeguarding sensitive information, technologies, and mission-critical assets.

About the role

The successful candidate will work closely with government and contractor personnel to support program protection initiatives, security operations, documentation management, reporting activities, and compliance efforts. This role requires extensive experience operating within classified environments and the ability to support multiple stakeholders while maintaining the highest standards of security and mission execution.

This position is performed on site in Arlington, Virginia, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Protection and security activities for government customers.
• Assist with the development, coordination, and maintenance of Program Protection Plans (PPP) and related documentation.
• Manage and maintain sensitive program documentation and records within secure environments.
• Support administrative processes, document control, and security operations within classified facilities.
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations, metrics, and tracking spreadsheets for leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and security representatives to support mission requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable security policies, procedures, and program protection requirements.
• Support security countermeasure activities and related protection initiatives.
• Participate in meetings, reviews, inspections, and program security activities as required.
• Travel up to 10%, including CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Requirements

• Master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree and 14 years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience supporting program protection, security operations, classified programs, or related disciplines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to work onsite in Arlington, VA, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including CONUS and OCONUS travel.
• Experience working effectively with government and contractor personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing reports, briefings, presentations, and tracking documentation.

Skills

• Active Secret Clearance preferred.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SAP experience preferred.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance preferred and utilized within the last two years.
• Prior experience working in a secure facility.
• Prior experience working in a security countermeasure environment.
• Experience supporting administrative processes and document management within classified environments.
• Knowledge of Program Protection Planning (PPP) processes and security best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced mission environment.

Benefits

Eligible employees gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance.

• 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

Pay

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance. Salary range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Schedule

This position is performed on site in Arlington, Virginia, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.