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Program Security Officer

Mclean, VA ยท On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly Program Security Officers support program security operations for highly ... Ability to effectively liaise with program stakeholders, government officials, and contractors.

Armada Ltd

Program Security Officer

Mclean, VA ยท On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly Program Security Officers support program security operations for highly ... Ability to effectively liaise with program stakeholders, government officials, and contractors.

Armada Ltd

Program Security Officer

Mclean, VA ยท On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Active TS/SCI w/ CI PolyProgram Security Officers support program security operations for highly ... Ability to effectively liaise with program stakeholders, government officials, and contractors.

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for volunteer contractor program security officer in the United States is $100,365.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies

Arlington, VA โ€ข On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Overview

SENIOR CONTRACTOR PROGRAM SECURITY OFFICER (NAUT):

Bowhead seeks a Senior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to support our customer on the Nautical contract in the Arlington, VA area. This position provides day-to-day security management oversight for all program and contract security activities, ensuring full compliance with government security requirements across facilities where classified work is conducted.

Purpose of Position: Provide security management oversight for all security activities related to various programs and contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day security oversight in the facility or complex where classified work is being conducted

  • Implement and execute all security requirements, as well as any additional guidance issued by the Government contract/Program Office

  • Coordinate program security efforts with government security POCs, including the GSSO, PSO, SSO, and others as necessary

  • Conduct and document annual self-inspections and evaluate all inspection documentation

  • Develop corrective action plans from inspection shortfalls and ensure they are distributed to applicable entities (e.g., PSO, SSO) until complete

  • Establish and enforce Security Standard Operating Procedures

  • Establish, conduct, and document initial, situational, and annual refresher training for all assigned classified-access individuals

  • Coordinate security matters, including personnel vetting issues and security incidents, with applicable contract leadership and Government POCs, and ensure records are updated within applicable security systems (DISS, JADE)

  • Interface with facility Cybersecurity ISSMs/ISSOs to ensure full protection of all classified material

  • Report and track personnel reporting requirements (e.g., foreign travel, foreign contacts) to applicable entities

  • Ensure complete understanding and implementation of NISPOM and ICD requirements

  • Plan, schedule, and prioritize security activities to accomplish mission objectives

  • Handle classified information according to proper procedures and security protocols

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (4-year degree) or equivalent experience

  • Minimum of 4 years of Industrial Security experience on a contract of similar size and complexity

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences

  • Proven ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

  • Recent experience with security management policies and procedures

Certification Requirements:

Desired: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Special Security Program Credential (S-SPC or SSPC), or other relevant industrial/special security certifications

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion

  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time

  • Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

Target salary range is between $140,000 - $170,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidateโ€™s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility. Due to work requirements, this position will not entertain work from home capabilities. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UICโ€™s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicantโ€™s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaฤกvik Iรฑupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-25874

Category Engineering

Location : Location US-VA-Arlington

Min USD $140,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $170,000.00/Yr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Top Secret/SCI

Minimum Clearance Required Top Secret

Travel Requirement N/A

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