Job Description

Remote Work:
No
Job Number:
R0242247
Location:
Arlington,VA,US
Additional Locations:
  • Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Program Security Officer

The Opportunity:

At Booz Allen, you will play a critical role in safeguarding national security as a Program Security Officer supporting the Army client. In this position, you will coordinate closely with the government Program Security Officer (PSO) to ensure the program and facility achieve and maintain full accreditation. You will take ownership of all security management functions within your assigned activity, adhering to national, DoD, and program‑specific security policies while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and requirements. Your daily responsibilities will include managing security incidents, reporting, and trend analysis to drive continuous improvement across the program. You will verify that all personnel requiring access meet the appropriate security clearance levels through DISS and work with the Project Manager to justify and document access requirements. Additionally, you will establish, deliver, and document both initial and annual refresher security training for all program‑accessed personnel. Each year, you will conduct and document a comprehensive self‑inspection, then provide the PSO with a corrective action plan that identifies steps necessary to achieve full compliance.

In this role, you’ll be a trusted advisor, a compliance champion, and a driving force behind the program’s readiness and security excellence.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

  • 5+ years of experience in a role such as Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) within DoW or IC environments

  • Experience implementing, managing, and administering DoDM 5205.07 V 1-4

  • Experience writing and supporting all test, OPSEC, and facility plans in support of the program activities

  • Knowledge of SAP

  • Knowledge of all volumes of the DoD Manual regarding classified information

  • TS/SCI clearance

  • HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have: 

  • Experience supporting Army National Guard missions or state or territory ARNG stakeholders

  • Experience with accreditation frameworks and inspection best practices, including briefing results and driving closure

  • Experience implementing, managing, and administering Intelligence Community Directives for SCI programs

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity, including Risk Management Framework (RMF), JSIG, and ICDs 704-705

  • Possession of excellent interpersonal skills

  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Bachelor’s degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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