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Title: Program Security Officer Level 2

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Job Summary

The Program Security Officer meets multi-discipline security requirements with an emphasis on personnel security for a US Space Force Customer. The position’s primary function is to handle personnel security in support of the customer's facility and organization. The position will provide "day-to-day" PERSEC services for Special Access Program (SAP) activities. This includes conducting verifications via the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Joint Access Database Environment (JADE), and other databases for personnel security clearances/access levels, administering security education, training, and awareness (SETA) for Civil Service, military, and contractor personnel. Administers and supports the program management teams. Follows current applicable DoD/USAF/USSF regulations, policies and procedures related to Special Access Program Security, Sensitive Compartmented Information Security and Collateral security. Informs government program security lead of compliance related issues and security incidents, as well as accomplishment of duties - ensures priorities are met within the security team, while keeping govt lead informed. Draft, review, and staff DD254’s. Communicates and Interfaces with Program managers and their teams – provides program security guidance. Oversees the Program Personnel security program, to include industry and mission partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Not listed in order of importance; other duties may be assigned): 

• Ability to work as a team member, communicate, perform office functions and use office tools, customer focus and deliver exceptional performance
• Follows current applicable DoD/USAF/USSF regulations, policies and procedures related to Special Access Program Security, Sensitive Compartmented Information Security and Collateral security
• Proficient in use of DOD and Special Access Program systems of record DISS, JADE, & other applicable databases. Assists users with system functions. Performs all duties assigned as a Special Access Program Personnel Security Official (SPO)
• Maintain all personnel security records and ensure records are current and in accordance with applicable personnel security requirements. Request PSQ updates annually for all personnel supporting special access programs.  Prepare Program Indoctrination Agreements (PIA); generate debrief PIAs, execute debriefs on behalf of the government security team. Perform accurate and timely updates of personnel briefings and debriefing records in JADE
• Understands and exercises the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP) for personnel as needed for the organization’s personnel, mission partners, and industry partners
• Conduct periodic reviews of documents and make recommendations for updates and/or modifications to the security lead as assigned
• Protects against security vulnerabilities that will exist during the development processes as well as those that will require preventive measures upon completion or delivery of systems and products
• Follows guidance and assist supervisors and managers in the areas of physical, information, personnel and industrial security
• Adheres to and recommends changes to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that critical government resources, personnel and facilities are protected in a dynamic threat environment
• Assist in implementing and administering the Resource Protection Program which includes Control Entry Custodian, Alarm Custodian, and Security Access Systems
• Assist managers with policies, instructions, procedures, control systems and methods for such activities and functions as safeguarding and use; personnel access controls; need to know criteria; physical storage and control; and transmitting, transferring, reproducing, emergency protection and removal, destroying of classified information
• Monitors controlled area to ensure all personnel, computers, magnetic media are in compliance; ensures physical security requirements for automated data processing and secure communications equipment are met
• Provides guidance on classification marking, accountability, control, storage, safeguarding, downgrading, declassifying, and destruction procedures for classified materials
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience / Certifications

• Must have 3-5 years of relevant DoD work experience with no less than two (2) years’ experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment and a BA/BS degree.
• Demonstrated/practical hands-on experience as a PERSEC Specialist or closely related position, experience administering policies, practices and metrics that reflect the security posture of the project is highly desired
• Experience working in special access programs and/or secret compartmentalized information environment is highly desired.
• Experience with DISS and the use of sound security practices to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all personnel and security matters.

Abilities

• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Capable of conveying complex information in a simplistic manner
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong self-starter requiring minimal supervision
• Able to take proactive measures to prevent problems rather than reactive by nature
• Strong verbal and written communication to effectively express concepts, plans, and proposals

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time.  Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen.  Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner.  May include lifting weight up to thirty (30) pounds as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Position requires a DoD top secret security clearance.  Must be a US citizen.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, KaiHonua, LLC is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) owned SBA Small Disadvantaged Business specializing in global information technology and offering professional solutions in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects located around the world, our team possesses innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technology solutions.  KaiHonua, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

KaiHonua, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.  The above job description is not all encompassing.  Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

KaiHonua, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.