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Nalu Federal

Program Manager

Falls Church, VA · On-site

Ensure every security post is staffed with qualified, trained, licensed, medically cleared, physically capable, and appropriately cleared personnel. * Exercise authority over program management ...

Nalu Federal

Program Manager

Falls Church, VA · On-site

Ensure every security post is staffed with qualified, trained, licensed, medically cleared, physically capable, and appropriately cleared personnel. * Exercise authority over program management ...

Nalu Federal

Program Manager

Falls Church, VA

Ensure every security post is staffed with qualified, trained, licensed, medically cleared, physically capable, and appropriately cleared personnel. * Exercise authority over program management ...

ECS

Program Manager with Security Clearance

Hampton, VA · On-site

$190K - $210K/yr

Background managing Security Operations Center (SOC) programs, including 24x7x365 operations, SLA management, and incident response workflows. * Experience overseeing DevSecOps program delivery ...

Peraton

Program Manager with Security Clearance

Herndon, VA · On-site

$176K - $282K/yr

About The Role As a Senior Program Manager, the candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day ... Coordinate with Security on crossover and orientation and provide time and attendance instructions ...

gTANGIBLE

Program Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

National Security Programs * Professional, Administrative, and Management Support * Mission and Warfighter Support We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and the founder has ...

gTANGIBLE

Program Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

National Security Programs * Professional, Administrative, and Management Support * Mission and Warfighter Support We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and the founder has ...

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How much do security program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for security program manager in Virginia is $147,735.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,900.00 and $155,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Security Program Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Security Program Manager, you need a solid background in information security, risk management, and project management, typically bolstered by a relevant degree and experience in security operations. Experience with security frameworks (like NIST or ISO 27001), tools such as SIEM platforms, and certifications like CISSP or PMP are highly valued. Excellent cross-functional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help you coordinate teams and drive initiatives forward. These capabilities are crucial to effectively lead security programs, mitigate risks, and ensure organizational compliance in a dynamic threat landscape.

What is a Security Program Manager job?

A Security Program Manager (SPM) oversees an organization's security initiatives, ensuring they align with business objectives and compliance requirements. They coordinate security programs, manage risks, and implement policies to protect assets, data, and infrastructure. SPMs work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and leadership, to enhance security posture. Their role involves assessing threats, driving security awareness, and managing security projects efficiently.

What are some typical challenges faced by Security Program Managers, and how are they addressed?

Security Program Managers often face challenges such as balancing evolving cybersecurity threats with business objectives, managing cross-departmental initiatives, and ensuring ongoing compliance with industry standards. Success in this role typically involves continuous learning to stay ahead of threat trends, fostering collaboration among IT, compliance, and executive stakeholders, and implementing clear processes for incident response and policy enforcement. Program Managers regularly review and adjust security strategies, conduct gap analyses, and ensure team alignment through effective communication and stakeholder engagement. Proactively addressing these challenges helps maintain robust security postures while enabling organizations to achieve their goals.

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Security Program Protection Specialist

Security Program Protection Specialist

Veracity

Springfield, VA • On-site

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Job description

Security Program Protection Specialist
Springfield, Virginia - 100% Onsite
Full Time
The Research and Technology Protection (RTP) team develops and provides subject matter expertise in providing day-to-day security classification guidance and assessments of classified and controlled unclassified information (includes sensitive but unclassified) GEOINT campaigns and program tools development within the NGA Research Offices and Pods. RTP is a security risk management process that identifies and safeguards both technical and programmatic information from concept through transition to a mission partner. RTP analyzes information and processes to ensure security of information and technology to safeguard U.S. Government, National Security, and the Intelligence Community interests against unauthorized disclosure. Additionally, RTP applies operations security and selected countermeasures to the protection of critical information generated by the NGA Research workforce.
Responsibilities include:
  • Provide system security analysis and program documentation and risk assessment analysis in support of the RTP mission.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive picture of the threats to NGA Research programs.
  • Assist in the identification of potential program vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
  • Assess the impact of losing NGA R&D information.
  • Perform overall security risk assessment for NGA's research efforts.
  • Provide pros and cons associated with proposed risk mitigation options.
  • Assist with reviewing and establishing additional technical and process-related security classification guidance for new concepts developed by the Offices and Pods.
  • Develop uniquely tailored classification guidelines for innovative GEOINT tools development and GEOINT data and specialized handling and dissemination instructions for Intelligence materials and specialized GEOINT programs and
    publications from NGA/Research.
  • Provide expert advice and assistance regarding the protection of classified information, classification management, special security, industrial security, security education and training, and security investigations.
  • Coordinate with PMs and OGC to identify export-controlled/ITAR restricted technologies in development within NGA Research.
  • Provide briefings and assist in briefings for NGA Research workforce on evolving security policies and guidance, including foreign Government relationships.
  • Apply Business Intelligence (BI) and social network analysis to illuminate threats, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for exploitation within traditional and nontraditional supply chains, networks of individuals, financial and non-financial business activities, technology trends, academic partnerships and research collaborations.
  • Identify, characterize and analyze the capacity and maturity of the technology, innovation, development, and manufacturing ecosystem, including tiered and sub-tiered supplier bases, both domestic and foreign, to develop, deliver, and evolve critical enabling technologies and components.
Basic Qualifications
  • 15+ years of work experience
  • Experience in developing, staffing and managing security programs for Research and Development
  • Experience with research and technology protection (RTP)
  • Experience with program protection (P2) planning (PPP)
  • Working knowledge in any of the following:
    • DoDI 5200.1 Information Security
    • DoDI 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified Information
    • IC Markings Guide
    • DoDI 5230.24 Distribution Statements on Technical Documents
    • DoDI 5200.39 Critical Program Information
    • DoDI 5000.83 Technology and Program Protection to Maintain Technology Advantage
    • DoD Technology and Program Protection Guidebook
  • Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Willingness to sit for a CI Poly
Preferred Qualifications
  • NGA experience
  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
  • Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)
  • Security Program Integration Professional Certificate (SPIPC)
  • Special Program Security Certification (SPSC)
  • Master's or PhD degree
Skills and Certifications
Top Secret Clearance and willingness to sit for CI Poly
Recruiter Submission Template -
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