Program Security Officer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Program Security Officer 1 PSO 1 to join our team in Las Cruces, NM.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with a range of security issues and concerns to government and program security officers in different geographical locations
• Developing skills in classification management, program security, information systems security, personnel security, contract, and physical security to guide customers and industry partners
• Supporting briefings and indoctrinations to a variety of audiences
• Aiding the preparation of recommendations on current security issues for program security decisions to Directorate and Office Directors of Security, Program Managers, and Directorate leadership
• Domestic Travel and OCONUS up to 25%

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma and 3 or more years relevant security experience or Associates and 0 or more years of relevant security experience or Bachelors Degree and 0 or more years relevant security experience
• Ability to participate in working high-level, complex or sensitive security issues thoroughly and with discretion
• Demonstrated ability to research and identify multiple sources for classification determinations control, marking, and dissemination principles and requirements such as FOIA and Pre-publication reviews
• Ability to develop a working knowledge and be able to implement Intelligence Community Directives or NRO Directives and Instructions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with ICD 503 and 705
• Experience working with industrial security staffs
• Understanding of NRO Security Tools and applications
• Knowledge of Security Program Oversight Manual (NISPOM) security policy and procedures
• Awareness of program protection methodologies and risk management principles as they relate to appropriately protecting and sharing information, missions, operations, and assets

Security Requirements:

Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations