Program Security Officer 3 (PSO 3) - Full-time

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first.  At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Program Security Officer 3 (PSO 3) to join our team at our Chantilly, VA location to provide unparalleled support to our customer and to begin an exciting and rewarding career within ManTech.  The Program Security Officer will assist the Senior Program Security Director in providing general security support for a multi-disciplined and complex organization.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The PSO will assist the Office Security Director complete assigned actions in support of a multi-disciplined and complex organization

• (10+ years NRO and/or IC experience, preferably closer to the 15-20+ range) with experience in program protection, risk management, security and/or classification policy, planning and execution of program security. 

• Position will be fully engaged with the organizations Policy and Security offices on data sharing/tech sharing requests from mission partners, both foreign and domestic. 

• Subjects would assist on actions with the Program front office to include policy and governance lead for actively developing future classification guidance that will be integrated into programs. 

• Position requires a demonstrated ability to interface with senior level mission partners across the DoD, IC, and foreign entities. 

• Position requires occasional domestic and foreign travel.

• Work security issues with the Internal and External Directorates and Offices in physical, personnel operational, technical, information, industrial and information system security

• Provide assistance and guidance to defense contractors in all industrial security disciplines

• Be successful in a fast-paced environment where priorities change constantly

• Must be able to multi-task

Position Requirements:

• HS Diploma and 15 years relevant experience or Bachelor's Degree and 8 years relevant experience, or Master's Degree and 5 years, or Associates and 12 years of experience

• Have extensive IC security experience across multiple security disciplines

• Ability to work high-level, complex or sensitive security issues thoroughly and with discretion

• Have outstanding interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other Government Agencies and mission partners

• Demonstrated ability to identify and assess multiple sources for classification determinations

• Substantive experience providing risk-managed security recommendations to program managers, in support of secure and successful mission accomplishment

• Ability to handle complex security classification issues

• Ability to analyze information in depth, independently, take appropriate actions, and review and approve recommendations from others

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate one-on-one or in large groups

• Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with senior government personnel

• Consistently deliver articulate and effective briefings/presentations on complex topics to groups that may be large and/or include high-level decision makers

• Ability to prioritize competing requirements and tasks and managing long-term tasks as well as short-term obligations

• Demonstrated experience working with industrial security staffs

• Have a working knowledge and be able to implement Intelligence Community Directives as well as NRO Directives and Instructions

• Ability to effectively provide PSO guidance to junior PSOs

Security Requirements: Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to be in a stationary position 50% of the time

• Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel

• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer, scanner, facsimile.

#LI-CW1

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at (703) 218-6000. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.mantech.com/careers/Pages/careers.aspx as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation please click careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.