Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

We are seeking a Security Specialist for our client’s operational requirements on a mission focused program within a challenging, dynamic setting located in Bethesda, MD. Successful candidates in this position will have the ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of significant importance to the organization/project.  The Security Specialist will work to convince others to accept areas view/current practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and maintain security programs. Tasks may include but are not limited to:
• Process CAP/SAP requests from the IC and DOD, brief Control Officers, maintain program records and files, update SOP and briefings accordingly, and act a liaison between PMO and CAP/SAP team
• Provide recommendations on personnel security policies, standards, and procedures
• Draft requirements and implementation guidance
• Assess security programs to identify and recommend ways to address gaps
• Prepare for security working groups and interagency forums and provide event coordination
• Conduct government or contractor developed training classes or learning materials and conduct technical or administrative briefing of government or contractor personnel
• Develop security program SOPs as required
• Prepare staff and sites for government security audits
• Conduct security reviews of acquisition packages
• Conduct security reviews and update document classifications
• Conduct security briefings
• Process 4311 documents and support visitor requests

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Requires a BA degree and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with required SAP, CAP, and SCI security procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with information, industry, and personnel security principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to apply wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to resolve problems and develop guidance documentation across a variety of circumstances and environments.
• Minimum 5 years working with or in the IC.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

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

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