Peraton is seeking a Program Security Officer supporting multiple complex contracts of varying security requirements with TS/SCI/SAP/CAP levels, position is primarily based out of the Chantilly, VA location with several additional sites located in the Northern Viginia area.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform and coordinate security activities for SCI/SAP/CAP contracts and business development activities.
• Interpret, develop, and implement SCI and SAP security policies.
• Interface daily with contract performers and Government Representatives.
• Develop and conduct security-related briefings and training required by Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and for specific Government Customers.
• Assist in preparation for and participate in Government compliance inspections; Assist other Peraton locations in self-assessments and preparation for inspections.
• Coordinate visitor management, meeting support, and VAR submissions.
• Carry out personnel security functions including reciprocity requests, initial cases, periodic reinvestigations, indoctrinations, polygraph requests, and debriefings in accordance with varied IC Customer requirements.
• Process, track and prioritize PAR packages in coordination with program management and our mission partners.
• Assist in incident investigations and prepare reports as directed by the customer.
• Update databases, intelligence files and other required documents.
• Support COMSEC accountability and inspections.
• Escort authorized visitors and provide physical security guidance.
• Physically respond to sites after-hours in response to alarm notifications

• BS/BA degree and 8+ years of equivalent security experience or 6+ years of experience with a Masters Degree, to include 1-3+ years of security administration and work experience in the SCI environment.
• Additional work experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 
• 3+ years of experience using government security regulations, manuals, and processes, to include Intelligence Community Directives and OPSEC principles.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Favorably adjudicated Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph or the willingness to sit for one
• Self-driven and results oriented, capable of effectively working multiples tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desired Experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite.
• 5+ years of experience as an FSO and working with the Department of Defense policies and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to prepare DD254s.
• Proficient with DISS, SIMS, Scattered Castles, JADE, and Talon
• Multi-disciplined security knowledge NISPOM, DCID, and ICDs, DoD Manuals
• Current DSS Facility Security Officer Certification from CDSE. 
• Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification”