Program Security, Advisor

Peraton

Chantilly, VA, United States$112,000 - $179,000Full-timePosted 1 day ago

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Responsibilities

Program Security Advisor providing a diverse Government organization with administrative and program protection services. The Program Security Advisor must possess and have successfully demonstrated technical security competence, excellent oral and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and the interpersonal skills necessary to determine and implement the proper and effective security policy and procedures for the protection of classified efforts.

 Role Responsibilities: 

  • Using knowledge of the various security disciplines such as Physical Security, Personnel Security, Information System Security, and Industrial Security to determine, apply, and monitor appropriate security requirements for assigned programs 
  • Assist Government in Personnel Security to include analyzing and adjudicating security reporting; processing visitor and clearance request; facilitate badge maintenance and vault access control; support industrial and personnel clearance process 
  • Support the creation, processing, coordination, and approval of security documents and entering such information into applicable databases 
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage security support for classified activities 
  • Assist in the development, review, coordination, and execution of a wide range of security documentation to include security classification guides; compartmented briefing guides; security plans for compartments; security manuals; and security processes 
  • Actively support Security Reviews at performer locations and the Self-Inspection Programs 
  • Perform OPSEC analysis and provide other OPSEC support 
  • Provide "day-to-day" multi-discipline analysis for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) 
  • Providing day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures, and systems 
  • Brief all levels of personnel on a variety of security-related topics 
  • Monitor, report, and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews 
  • Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

  • Active TS/SCI with POLY 
  • Bachelor's degree with eight (8) years or Master's degree with six (6) years.
  • Minimum of five (5) years or more related experience in supporting Intelligence Community security programs or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
  • Expertise and ability to support working tasks with limited guidance and supervision 
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Intelligence Community Directive 700 Series
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NISPOM

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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