Program Security Officer - Clearance Required Job Listing at SAIC in Chantilly, VA (Job ID 2505632)

Description

Description

Who We Are and What We Do:

SAIC Security professionals support a collective of over 24,000 employees extending across 20 countries. Our employees are our core, bolstered by 15,000 clearances, working across numerous classified and unclassified locations. We pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace environment that encourages proactive thinking and fosters strong internal collaborations. Our dedication is deeply rooted in the professional growth of our team through comprehensive upskilling programs, targeted training initiatives, and consistent mentoring opportunities, all designed to nurture a diverse pool of talent. Additionally, we maintain an active presence in the security community, positioning ourselves as visible and influential thought leaders who shape industry standards and best practices. 

 

Our offerings encompass a full spectrum of security functions, including business group support, personnel security, information assurance, insider threat, counterintelligence, physical security, crisis management, international security, and more. Our robust internal processes, from security awareness training to internal audits, data analytics and internal proposal support, ensure we maintain an edge in compliance and risk mitigation.

 

We are not just a compliance function; we are enablers of profitable growth, proactive partners to business groups, assessors of risk, inspirers of people, and champions of efficiency and agility. Our approach is holistic --we grow, develop, diversify, and retain talent while leading the industry in the industrial security mission. We are visible thought leaders and proactive educators, committed to executing with precision and speed, underscoring our reputation as a security powerhouse driving the future of government. 

If you see yourself as being a part of this culture, we invite you to apply!

This position is 100% onsite in Chantilly, VA.  Flexible schedules are available on a case by case basis with supervisor approval.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Program Security Officer (PSO) will maintain a secure environment to facilitate the successful development and execution of classified programs at the assigned organization where classified information is stored, accessed, or where accessed personnel are assigned.
• The PSO will maintain security operations within the assigned activities and organizations. Coordination of access control to include badging, sending/receiving visit certs, updating SIMS database, updating customer databases, meeting support, escorting, document control and classified matters with the respective government representative and company business partners will be at the forefront of the SA's responsibilities.
• The PSO will have familiarization of both the 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117 (NISPOM), the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), to include ICD-705 (Physical Security).
• Develop and submit, Construction Security Plans (CSP), Fixed Facility Checklists (FFC), TEPMEST Checklist, UL-2050 CRZH forms and call rosters.
• Maintain secure space accreditation letters, UL-2050 certificates, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) semi-annual inspection receipts, IDS call rosters
• Conduct physical security surveys and vulnerability assessments, above the ceiling checks and Protected Distribution System (PDS) checks, and participate in security inspections, assessments and reviews.
• Attend secure space construction project meetings, provide security requirements from the DD-254 and/or any other special security requirements from the contract, sponsoring agency, and any special program needs, and perform the duties as the Site Security Manager (SSM)
• Coordinate closely with SAIC Corporate Real Estate, SAIC Physical and Technical Security, and other functional support elements.

It is preferred that our ideal candidate possess the following soft skills:

• Teamwork:
  • Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing ideas and supporting colleagues to achieve common goals.
  • Conflict Resolution: Proficiency in identifying, addressing, and resolving conflicts within the team in a constructive manner to include having difficult conversations professionally.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to team needs, including taking on various roles and responsibilities as required.
  • Supportive Attitude: Demonstrates a supportive and cooperative attitude towards team members, helping to create a positive team environment.
  • Cultural Fit: Alignment with the company's values and culture of: Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion.
  • Customer Focus: Strong customer focus, ensuring that communication and teamwork efforts are aligned with delivering exceptional service to clients and stakeholders.
• Communication:
  • Effective Verbal Communication: Strong verbal communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Active Listening: Ability to actively listen to others, understand their perspectives, and respond appropriately.
  • Written Communication: Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate documentation and emails.
  • Presentation Skills: Experience in delivering presentations and facilitating meetings, ensuring that key points are conveyed clearly and engagingly.
  • Feedback Mechanism: Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, helping to improve individual and team performance.
  • Software: Ability to navigate and utilize Teams, MS Office, MS Outlook (Insert here additional systems depending on job duty such as SIMS, NISS, DISS, Scattered, etc.)
• Leadership:
  • Leadership Potential: Ability to inspire and motivate others.
  • Mentorship: Experience in mentoring or coaching others, contributing to the professional growth and development of team members.
  • Emotional Intelligence: High level of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to manage one's own emotions effectively.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
  • Time Management: Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and balance multiple responsibilities.
  • Initiative: Proactive in taking initiative, demonstrating a willingness to go above and beyond to achieve team and organizational goals.
  • Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze situations, consider various perspectives, and make informed decisions.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new challenges with a positive attitude.
  • Flexibility: Must be willing to be available 24/7 for on-call duties in order to uphold our commitment to continuous operational readiness, which includes providing SAIC a mechanism for which to contact you.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, and minimum six (6) years of related experience. Additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum five (5) years experience in industrial security 
• Demonstrated knowledge of National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), Executive Orders, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), with a working knowledge of the ICD 705 Tech Specs, Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) Instructions, and TEMPEST. 
• Active TS/SCI Security clearance with Poly

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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