Program Security Officer

Purpose & Impact

Provides deployed security services across ZENITH program components for the full range of security disciplines, including personnel security, information security, operational security, program protection, compartment security, and physical security. Program has six program teams working across four customer locations.

8 hours per day x 5 days weekly.

• Provide comprehensive security assistance and oversight to all facets of the program, including operational security/program protection, personnel, physical/technical, industrial, and information systems security.
• Provide security advice and assistance to industrial partners and vendors.
• Advise program personnel and industry partners on personnel security, such as required paperwork for personnel security clearances; appropriate clearance levels; tracking/checking status; ensuring paperwork is complete prior to submission; and ensuring the personnel security database of record is accurate and current.
• Perform Contracting Officers Security Representative (COSR) duties in providing physical security guidance, inspections, and accreditation of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) at partner sites.
• Investigate security incidents and potential security violations. Within 24 hours of completing investigation, provide a Security Investigation Summary Report.
• Provide advice and assistance regarding Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Control System, including classification management and classification review of information specifically protected under the program office.
• Develop documents required to establish new compartmented programs, including establishment memorandum and/or checklist, indoctrination briefing, and classification guide; update these documents as needed.
• Deploy disestablishment memorandum and ensure debriefing of 100% of briefed personnel at conclusion of program operations/activities.
• Complete annual DNI Controlled Access Oversight Committee (CAPOC) reporting.
• Create training materials and provide security awareness to program personnel and industry partners; update training materials annually to incorporate new trends, best practices, policy/regulation updates, and emerging threats, risks, or vulnerabilities.
• Create and maintain appropriate security documentation, such as program security plans, program protection plans, and CONOPS.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining program security processes, security manuals, and standard operating procedures.
• Work with various customer components to ensure timely approvals and accreditations, synthesize security requirements, and advise on viability of alternate approaches.
• Possess a basic understanding of Communication Security (COMSEC) and serve as a COMSEC custodian as required.
• Brief and debrief personnel and ensure accurate personnel security data is documented/represented in sponsor’s system(s) of record.

• Safety – enforce a safety culture; complete training requirements; fulfill self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities; participate in emergency response tasks; serve on safety committees and teams.
• Quality – provide services that meet customer expectations; comply with Amentum Quality Policy and applicable quality system documents.
• Procedure Compliance – understand and implement operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.
• Drug‑Free Workplace – comply with company drug and alcohol policies and pass drug screening as a condition of employment.

• At least 7 years of experience working as a security officer in the Intelligence Community.
• Security
  
  Clearance Required:
  
  TS/SCI w/FSP.
• Minimum Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.

Compensation
: $195,000 – $218,000.

Benefits Overview
:
Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching); educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax‑saving options; disability and life insurance; pet insurance.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.