Program Protection Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Security
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Security Management & Operations
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Security threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to our clients. In today's world how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you—a Program Protection Specialist who will break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.
As a Program Protection Specialist on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with operational and security SMEs to discover their risks, understand applicable policies, and draft program protection plan artifacts. You’ll review technical, environmental, and personnel details from SMEs to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and written deliverables.
You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure the security of their programs This is your opportunity to act as a program security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in information technology and telecommunications.
Work with us as we protect the most sophisticated global enterprises for our client.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:8+ years of experience working in the DoD or intelligence community, including in SCI or SAP environments
Experience with creating security plans for an integrated security environment that will protect SAP or SCI information throughout the lifecycle of the program
Experience with the development of critical program protection plans, and writing and reviewing Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, or senior leader briefings
Experience with organizational OPSEC programs
Experience conducting indoctrination training and briefings
TS/SCI clearance
HS diploma or GED
Ability to obtain a Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Security Certification within 1 year of hire
Nice If You Have:Ability to independently lead multiple security efforts simultaneously
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Security Certification preferred
Clearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.
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The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $ (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Program Protection Specialist
The Opportunity:Security threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats…
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