Program Security Officer - DoD

Program Security Officer – DoD

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is actively searching for a Program Security Officer at our client’s project in Albuquerque, NM. This is a direct hire opportunity with competitive pay and great benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high‑profile government project with a highly respected company known for its great work culture.

• Primary function is to handle personnel security in support of the customer’s facility and organization.
• Provide day‑to‑day PERSEC services for Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
• Follows current applicable DoD/USAF/USSF regulations, policies and procedures related to Special Access Program Security, Sensitive Compartmented Information Security and Collateral security.
• Informs government program security lead of compliance related issues and security incidents, as well as accomplishment of duties – ensures priorities are met within the security team, while keeping govt lead informed.
• Draft, review, and staff DD254’s.
• Communicates and interfaces with Program managers and their teams – provides program security guidance.
• Oversees the Program Personnel security program, to include industry and mission partners.

• 3+ years of relevant DoD work experience with no less than two (2) years’ experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Demonstrated/practical hands‑on experience as a PERSEC Specialist or closely related position, experience administering policies, practices and metrics that reflect the security posture of the project is highly desired.
• Experience working in special access programs and/or secret compartmentalized information environment is highly desired.
• Experience with DISS and the use of sound security practices to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all personnel and security matters.
• Position requires a DoD top secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.