Program Security Officer

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

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Please review the job details below.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI Polygraph.

We’re supporting a customer who has a fast-paced and exciting mission that is focused on technology development within the intelligence community. The Program Security Officer will be on-site with this customer, providing security expertise to the division leadership, project leads, and their staff. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and passionate about their work!

Responsibilities:

• You will sit on-site with your colleagues who also support this customer.
• You will join a highly regarded and respected existing SAP security team, who will help you learn the ropes initially.  As a new member of the team with a fresh perspective, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape processes. 
• You will provide expertise and guidance to office leadership and staff on how to properly handle SAP security.
• You will be the all-encompassing security expert! You will help with tasks such:
  • Validating candidate nominations, collecting information, implementing processes and reviewing documentation to support program access.
  • Experience within the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP).
  • Managing control procedures and badge access for accredited spaces.
  • Overseeing reporting and processing of foreign travel, foreign contacts, foreign associates and adverse financial matters.
  • Assessing and advising customer and contractor sites on physical security requirements for Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) accreditation.
  • Authoring, reviewing and coordinating approvals for SAP Security Classification Guides.
  • Investigating, processing and providing guidance to personnel for security infractions and incidents.
  • Conducting classification reviews and providing guidance for SAP data and materials.
  • Ensuring proper handling and accountability of classified documents and materials.
  • Conducting functional area Staff Assistance visits (SAVs) for and advising mission partners and contracts to ensure all-encompassing SAP security policy compliance.
  • Providing feedback to Government on tools and resources needed to ensure compliance with current security policies and procedures.
  • Providing security education and training to briefed program personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active/current TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
• 5 years of experience as a security manager for the IC / DOD.
• Experience working with JPAS, Scattered Castles and other clearance eligibility tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing all-encompassing security oversight in a Special Access Program.
• Experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO).
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification.
• Extensive experience incorporating all Intelligence Community Directives, Department of Defense Directives and Manuals and governing Special Access Programs and National Industrial Security Program requirements.

Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

 ● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $83,000.00 - $111,000.00 - $122,100.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.