**Description** **Looking for a rewarding career challenge?** _Unleash your potential_ _at Leidos,_ we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. With Leidos, you will enjoy competitive benefits such as Paid Time Off, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more! **If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!** Are you ready to join an incredible team? This contract is critical to the government and allows team members to work independently and in a team environment to achieve success. If you are passionate, motivated, and want to be part of an organization that values your contributions, we want to hear from you. Apply today! **Your greatest work is ahead!** Job Description: Leidos is seeking experienced technical Program Security Specialist for our client’s operational requirements on a mission focused program within a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Virginia area. Successful candidates in this position will collaborate with a diverse group of individuals across the intelligence community and directly contribute to management and analysis of security policy and operations. IMPACT: Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with major impact on the area of responsibility. Responsible for entire projects or processes spanning multiple professional areas. Primary Responsibilities: Security Develop, implement, and maintain technical security programs. Tasks may include but are not limited to: provide recommendations on physical and technical security policies, standards, and procedures; draft requirements and implementation guidance; assess security programs to identify and recommend ways to address gaps; research, draft issue papers and terms of reference documents; develop strategies, provide key analysis and decision support; perform strategic planning, draft presentations, and prepare implementation plans; prepare for technical working groups and interagency forums and assist in developing, maintaining, and tracking program plans and processes for USG initiatives, incorporating inputs from all working groups; help conduct in-depth assessments of new technologies and services, as they apply to requirements, in support of decision-making that impacts the production and dissemination of sensitive information/products to USG customers. Requirements: + TS/SCI with Poly is required. + Typically requires a BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. + Demonstrated experience and technical expertise with required SAP, CAP, and SCI security procedures. + Demonstrated experience with information, industrial, technical, and physical security principles and practices. + Demonstrated experience in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements. + Demonstrated ability to apply wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to resolve problems and develop guidance documentation across a variety of circumstances and environments. + Experience leading and supporting working groups across multiple substantive topics with multiple stakeholders. + Familiarity with the applicable IC and DoD Directives. Desired Requirements: + Experience in IC or DoD, including experience as CAP or SAP control officer. + CAP/SAP experiences, intel collection or analytic expertise. **Original Posting Date:** 2024-12-11 While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. **Pay Range:** Pay Range $80,600.00 - $145,700.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. REQNUMBER: R-00149677 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.