Program Security Officer Level 3

Our client has an immediate need for a Program Security Officer Level 3 to join their team in Albuquerque New Mexico.

*MUST HAVE A TS/SCI CLEARANCE TO QUALIFY*

Responsibilities:

• Create update and provide feedback on policies and procedures for use of Space RCO secure facilities (SOPs OPSEC plans etc.) as required by the PSO and mission partner security
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings training sessions consultations and strategy sessions with other staff functions and activities to secure cooperation resolve controversial matters and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s)
• Utilize Defense Information Security System (DISS) as the DoD enterprise system of record for SCI and Collateral Security PERSEC and the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) for Program PERSEC. Verify accesses create program access requests (PARs) and determine Program access eligibility as a Special Access Program Personnel Security Officer (SPO)
• Provides guidance on classification marking accountability control storage safeguarding downgrading declassifying and destruction procedures for classified materials
• Initiates inquiries related to security incidents and coordinates with government security specialists on recommended course of action. Develops reports on incidents and staffs accordingly
• Ensures compliance of physical security program for facility assigned; supports security compliance team with required documentation such as annual selfinspections Fixed Facility Checklists and other procedures
• Understands and exercises the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP) for personnel
• Assist managers with the policies instructions procedures control systems and methods for such activities and functions as safeguarding and use; personnel access controls; need to know criteria; physical storage and control; and transmitting transferring reproducing emergency protection and removal destroying of classified information

Requirements:

• MUST HAVE A TS/SCI CLEARANCE TO QUALIFY
• 35 years demonstrated/practical handson experience as a PERSEC Specialist or closely related position.
• Experience administering policies practices and metrics that reflect the security posture of the project.
• Experience with DISS and the use of sound security practices to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all personnel and security matters.
• Two years minimum experience working in special access programs and/or secret compartmentalized information environment is highly desired.