Program Security Specialist (PL)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide program security support in accordance with applicable DoD, Air Force, contractual, and company security requirements. Serve as the Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), or equivalent program security representative, for assigned activities. Coordinate security requirements with government security representatives, program personnel, subcontractors, and corporate security staff. Support personnel security actions, including verification of eligibility, access requirements, visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and associated security documentation. Maintain applicable security records, files, databases, and accountability documentation. Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of security procedures, plans, and standard operating procedures. Conduct security briefings and provide security-related guidance to assigned personnel. Support preparation for government and internal security reviews, inspections, and assessments. Assist with identification, documentation, and reporting of potential security incidents or violations in accordance with established procedures. Review program activities and documentation to ensure appropriate safeguarding, marking, handling, storage, transmission, and disposition of protected information. Coordinate physical and information security requirements for assigned work areas and activities. Support visitor control and access management processes. Provide security guidance to program managers, technical personnel, and other members of the workforce. Monitor changes to applicable security requirements and assist leadership with implementing necessary updates. Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion when handling sensitive or protected information. Perform other security-related duties as required to support contract requirements. Required Qualifications Relevant professional experience supporting industrial, program, personnel, physical, or information security activities within a Department of Defense or other federal environment. Working knowledge of DoD security policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements. Experience coordinating security actions involving government personnel, contractors, and multiple organizational stakeholders. Ability to interpret and apply security regulations, contract requirements, and organizational procedures. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple requirements and deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and common business information systems. Ability to work independently with limited supervision while effectively collaborating with a geographically and organizationally diverse team. Security Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen. An active U.S. Government Secret security clearance , at minimum, is required for this position. Candidates who do not currently possess the required security clearance will not be considered. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining applicable security eligibility and meeting all customer access requirements.