Program Security Officer SME

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide security support during all phases of acquisition programs.

· Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and related activities.

· Conduct security site surveys, including foreign travel.

· Ensure compliance with ITAR, Arms Export Control Act, and Defense Trade Security Initiatives.

· Support program protection management, information security, and classified material handling.

· Assist in the preparation and coordination of security-related documentation, including DD Forms 254 and Security Classification Guides (SCDG).

· Provide oversight for system, technology, and program protection planning.

· Maintain compliance with DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM security policies.

Program Security Officer (PSO) Responsibilities:

· Manage SAP and SCI security program policies and procedures.

· Advise on program access requests (PAR) and security education initiatives.

· Monitor and report security incidents and violations.

· Develop cost-effective security programs and provide briefings and technical analyses.

Qualifications:

· Education & Experience:

o Master’s degree and 12 years of experience (5 years in DoD), OR

o Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience (5 years in DoD), OR

o 20 years of directly related experience (8 years in DoD).

· Specialized Knowledge:

o In-depth understanding of SAP and SCI security programs.

o Experience handling highly sensitive classified material.

o Familiarity with security policies and procedures across all security disciplines.

This role demands a subject matter expert (SME) with advanced knowledge in security management, acquisition security, and program protection planning to ensure the integrity and protection of critical defense programs.

Minimum Certification Requirement:

· Level 1 Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SPeD) within two (2) years of hire.

· May require DISS and SIPRNeT accounts.

· Completion of specified Defense Acquisition University and AFLCMC/IP training courses.

This role demands a subject matter expert (SME) with advanced knowledge in security management, acquisition security, and program protection planning to ensure the integrity and protection of critical defense programs.