Job Description
Position: Program Security Officer/Specialist (Level 3) — Springfield, VA Category: Security Specialist (Level 3) Security Clearance Required to apply: Top Secret/SCI Location: Springfield, VA Make an impact where it matters most. Join a high-performing team safeguarding some of the nation’s most sensitive Special Programs (SAPs, CAPs, and ACCMs). If you thrive on precision, partnership, and mission, this role is for you. What you’ll do - Serve as a trusted SME providing hands-on support across all Special Program activities.
- Drive lifecycle support “cradle to grave”: stand-up, maintenance, transition, disestablishment, and archiving.
- Prepare, review, staff, and track program documentation (staff packages, MOUs/MOAs, appointment memos, classification docs, TK Annual Reports, site visit reports, metrics, MFRs, taskers, and more).
- Ensure timely, accurate integration of Special Program requirements into day-to-day operations.
- Draft polished recommendations, reports, and correspondence with complete administrative backing.
- Produce comprehensive written risk assessments; support and track oversight actions.
- Represent the program in community meetings/working groups; capture due-outs, requirements, and suspense dates.
- Maintain accountability records (access rosters, PAR tracking, visitor/destruction logs, and other accountable materials).
- Prepare, submit, and track Program Access Requests (PARs) and database actions (ICCARS, JADE, Scattered Castles, DISS, SDS, PULSE, etc.).
- Track program accesses and conduct indoctrination/debriefings—from large-room sessions to senior 1:1s.
- Collaborate across NGA (SI, A, S, ADO, OGC, FM, etc.), DoD, and IC partners to resolve issues and advance the mission.
- Monitor security performance through metrics; maintain required records and communicate guidance to PMs/PSRs/ASOs/Control Officers.
- Package and transmit program documentation per SCI/SAP policy; support and/or conduct site inspections (storage/AIS standards).
- Develop and deliver briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Enforce procedures for SCI CAPs, SAPs, and ACCMs in alignment with policy and regulation.
- Create classification guidance and training (SCGs, indoctrination materials, annual CPI training).
- Provide timely classification management expertise; foster best practices; innovate training and compliance techniques; maintain ties with ODNI/DoD classification communities.
What you’ll bring (Required)- Demonstrated experience applying EO 12333 & 13526, ICDs 906 & 705, and DoDM 5205.07 Vols 1–4 for classified NSI and Special Access Programs.
- Successful completion of CDSE “Introduction to Special Access Programs (SAP 101.10).”
- 3–5 years of direct experience supporting SAPs and/or CAPs.
Bonus points (Desired)- CDSE Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
- Familiarity with Special Program systems/databases: JADE, DISS, Scattered Castles, ICCARS, PULSE, SDS/E2SP (and related tools).
Location & Work Environment - Primary Location: Springfield, VA (NGA – Washington, DC area).
- On-site role supporting Special Program operations.
Clearance - Active TS/SCI with eligibility for SAP/CAP (polygraph preferred) or the ability to obtain/maintain CI Poly
Why you’ll love it here - Mission-driven work with real-world impact.
- Collaborative, respectful team culture across NGA, DoD, and IC stakeholders.
- Opportunities to lead, brief, and shape program security best practices.
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Ready to apply? Send your resume highlighting SAP/CAP experience, certifications, and relevant systems/tools exposure.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran
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