Program Security Specialist Senior - TS​/SCI CI Poly

Program Security Specialist Senior - TS/SCI with CI Poly

Program Operation Careers Bethesda, Maryland

Program Security Specialist Senior - TS/SCI with CI Poly

Xcelerate Solutions is looking for a Security Specialist for our client’s operational requirements on a mission focused program within a challenging, dynamic setting located in Bethesda, MD. Successful candidates in this position will have the ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of significant importance to the organization/project. The Security Specialist will work to convince others to accept area’s view/current practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.

Location: Bethesda, MD
Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Poly

Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain security programs. Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Process CAP/SAP requests from the IC and DOD, brief Control Officers, maintain program records and files, update SOP and briefings accordingly, and act a liaison between PMO and CAP/SAP team
• Provide recommendations on personnel security policies, standards, and procedures
• Draft requirements and implementation guidance
• Assess security programs to identify and recommend ways to address gaps
• Prepare for security working groups and interagency forums and provide event coordination
• Conduct government or contractor developed training classes or learning materials and conduct technical or administrative briefing of government or contractor personnel
• Develop security program SOPs as required
• Prepare staff and sites for government security audits
• Conduct security reviews of acquisition packages
• Conduct security reviews and update document classifications
• Conduct security briefings
• Process 4311 documents and support visitor requests
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
• Requires a BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Final level will be determined upon the skills, education, and experience of selected candidate.
• Demonstrated experience with required SAP, CAP, and SCI security procedures
• Demonstrated experience with information, industry, and personnel security principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to apply wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to resolve problems and develop guidance documentation across a variety of circumstances and environments.
• Minimum 5 years working with or in the IC.

About Xcelerate Solutions

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions () is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating.

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