Program Security, Lead Associate

Peraton is looking for a dynamic well organized and highly motivated individual with prior relevant experience to serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to ensure full-scope program support and compliance in the Silver Spring MD location. The FSO will be responsible for ensuring the companys adherence to policies practices and procedures of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Special Access Program (SAP) manual and for implementing the policies practices and procedures contained within. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide oversight of the processing of new employee security clearances including tracking within Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and National Background Investigation Services (NBIS)
• Oversight of SAP to include support development review and maintenance of program security documentation for SAP programs
• Administers a Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) area and responds to after-hours alarms and emergency conditions
• Oversight and administration for a comprehensive security education training and awareness programs for cleared employees to include conducting Initial Security Briefings Security Classification Program Briefings Refresher Training and Debriefings
• Conduct periodic Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other government agency self-inspections on the security posture of the company to determine performance and cost effectiveness and advise management of any deficiencies and recommendations
• Communicate security procedures to employees and subcontractors and provide guidance and assistance to project managers and staff in meeting security requirements
• Maintain all security documentation and files accurately for document control visitor control and personnel security using SIMS and in accordance with requirements
• Responsible for the preparation management and interfacing with the DCSA
• Knowledge of Communication Security (COMSEC) and of COMSEC Account Custodian of keying material for communication devices to include the use of DIAS is a plus
• Investigate and review security violations preparing reports and recommending specific preventive and corrective action to be taken

• Requires 5 years with BS/BA or 3 years with MS/MA
• 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Required: Top Secret clearance
• Must have experience with DOD processes and procedures or an equivalent regulatory environment and/or military training.
• Must have a complete understanding of NISPOM DoD Security Manuals COMSEC and SAP manuals.
• Must possess the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of problems.
• Strong communication computer analytical and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to initiate and plan projects and analyze and interpret data.
• The ability to produce appropriate clear concise and detailed documentation.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency with NISS DISS NBIS JADE
• Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Curriculum
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) Certification a plus.
• SIMS database experience preferred.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.