Security Specialist

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

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.