AI summary
ManTech is hiring a Program Security Officer 3 to provide expert security guidance across classification, information systems, personnel, and physical security for government programs. Based onsite in Reston, VA, you’ll advise leaders, deliver training/briefings, and drive risk-managed security decisions. Standout perk: up to 25% domestic/OCONUS travel supporting distributed stakeholders.
Key skills
TS/SCI with PolygraphClassification management (control/marking/dissemination)Information systems securityPersonnel securityPhysical securitySecurity training delivery (classroom briefings/indoctrinations)ICD 503 and ICD 705 familiarityFOIA and pre-publication review processesProgram protection methodologiesRisk management for security recommendations
Salary not listed — comparable Reston, VA cleared Program Security Officer (senior) roles typically pay about $130k–$175k, depending on contract and clearance specifics.
You'll thrive here if you can independently handle complex, sensitive security issues with discretion and confidently brief senior stakeholders with risk-managed recommendations.
Why apply
- Active TS/SCI w/Poly required
- Up to 25% OCONUS travel
- Influence senior security decisions
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Program Security Officer 3 (PSO 3) to join our team in the Reston, VA area.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Provides advice and assistance regarding a range of security issues and concerns to government and program security officers in different geographical locations
- Provides classification management, program security, information systems security, personnel security, and physical security for the purpose of guidance to customers and industry partners
- Conduct classroom training, briefings, and indoctrinations to a variety of audiences
- Deliver compelling and articulate recommendations on current security issues for program security decisions to Directorate and Office Directors of Security, Program Managers, and Directorate leadership
- Assist in the development of security training courses, policies, and implementation procedures
- Domestic Travel and OCONUS up to 25%
Minimum Qualifications:
- HS Diploma and 12 or more years of relevant security experience or Associates degree and 10 or more years of relevant security experience or Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of relevant security experience or Masters/Doctorate and 6 or more years of relevant security experience
- Ability to work high-level, complex or sensitive security issues thoroughly and with discretion
- Demonstrated ability to identify and assess multiple sources for classification determinations control, marking, and dissemination principles and requirements such as FOIA and Pre-publication reviews
- Substantive experience providing risk-managed security recommendations to program managers, in support of secure and successful mission accomplishment
- Familiarity with ICD 503 and 705
- Have a working knowledge and be able to implement Intelligence Community Directives or NRO Directives and Instructions
- Knowledge of program protection methodologies and risk management principles as they relate to appropriately protecting and sharing information, missions, operations, and assets
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to assist the government in the NRO Integrated Security Assessment Program (ISAP)
- Experience working with industrial security staffs
- Working knowledge of acquisition lifecycle security requirements
- Security Program Oversight Manual (NISPOM) security policy and procedures
Security Requirements:
- Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph
Physical requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
- Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
- Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations