Program Security Officer III

Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret

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This position is a Program Security Specialist in support of Special Programs (SAPs, CAPs, & ACCMs)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall provide subject matter expertise, assistance, recommendations and hands-on support to all Special Programs support related activities.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall support program development from cradle to grave, including establishment, maintenance, transition, and disestablishment (and archiving).
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall prepare, review, and staff required documentation (including but not limited to: staff packages, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Appointment Memorandums, classification documentation, reports (TK Annual Report, Site Visit Reports, program metrics, etc.), Memorandums for Record, Taskers,
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall perform day-to-day activities to ensure the timely and accurate development/integration of Special Program requirements.
• Prepare routine to advanced formal recommendations, reports, correspondence, etc., including the supporting administrative documentation as required by the government.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall prepare comprehensive written risk assessments and reports and assist with oversight actions.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall attend community meetings and working groups as required by the government/on behalf of the government lead, and advise on addressed discussion points, due outs, requirements, and suspense dates.
• Maintain accountability of access rosters, program access request tracking documents, visitor logs, destruction logs, and other accountable material.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall prepare, review, staff, submit, and track SAP, CAP, and ACCM Program Access Requests (PARs), including supporting documentation and applicable database requirements (ICCARS, JADE, Scattered Castles, DISS, SDS, PULSE, etc.).
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall track Program Accesses for all indoctrinated personnel (as required).
• Provide indoctrination briefings and debriefings as required, including large scale conference room briefings, and senior level desk side one-on-one briefings.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall assist, collaborate, and coordinate with other NGA divisions, offices, and directorates (SI, A, S, ADO, OGC, FM, etc.) as well as members of the DoD and IC.
• Monitor security application through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics and maintains required records
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall communicate security guidance from the government lead to program managers or security officers (Program Security Representatives, Area Security Officers, Control Officers, etc.).
• Support the packaging and mailing of program documentation in accordance with applicable SCI and special programs policies
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall support and/or conduct site inspections in support of validating SAP or CAP standards for storage or AIS requirements.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to internal and external customers.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall understand and enforce procedures for handling SCI Controlled Access Programs (CAP's), Special Access Programs (SAP), Alternative Compensatory Control Measures(ACCM) and other collateral materials IAW applicable security policies and regulations.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall support the creation of classification related guidance, such as Security Classification Guides, Indoctrination briefings, annual CPI training, etc. in support of special programs activities.
• Share knowledge and experience to facilitate effective practices and increase staff awareness of best practices.
• Provide timely classification management expertise to resolve complex classification management issues.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall maintain personal classification expertise through collaboration with ODNI and DoD classification management communities.
• Develop innovative techniques to implement training and compliance with established classification management policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Required:

• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III shall demonstrate experience applying Executive Orders 12333 and 13526, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 906 & 705 and DoD Manual 5205.07 Vols 1-4 standards associated with classified national security information, and special access program information.
• The Program Security Officer / Specialist III must have successfully completed/passed the following DoD course: Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Introduction to Special Access Programs SAP 101.10.

Desired:

• Successful completion of DoD CDSE Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
• Experience with Special Programs Databases and systems: JADE, DISS, SIC, Scattered Castles, ICCARS, PULSE, & E2SP.

Minimum/General Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma
• Have a minimum of three to five years of experience supporting special programs (SAPs and/or CAPs)

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.