Program Security Representative

Leidos hiring for Program Security Representative jobs in Gaithersburg, MD, US

Description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is seeking an Industrial Security Representative to support several customers to include the Department of Justice and its components. The Industrial Security Representative will manage the entire Security program for multiple customers while ensuring that we are implementing best practices and adhering to customer specific regulations.  The selected candidate will play an integral role in getting hew hires and subcontractors through the Public Trust and DoD Clearance lifecycle.  

Primary Responsibilities
•Responsible for interpreting and reviewing Security Policy from Government Customers
•Develop, administer, and audit the security program for compliance with government regulations and contract requirements
•Develop, implement and maintain Security Metric Reports 
•Provide day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures and systems
•Perform in roles supporting all contractual security requirements for Public Trust and DOD collateral classified programs
•Assisting candidates through the entire public trust background investigation process to include coordination and completion of eApp, electronic fingerprints, hard copy fingerprints, and required documentation, shipping, tracking and submission to the government
•Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff
•Reviews all required paperwork and documentation to ensure they are complete and accurate prior to submission to the government for processing
•Maintain internal security database
•Support FSO Functions in the following areas; processing of Prime and Sub DD254’s, as well as, validating the personnel security clearance of new personnel and/or initiation of new or upgraded Clearance
•Attend regular meetings with internal and external customers to provide statuses on the security processing 
•Will work with team members regarding solution design, process and/or approaches
•Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM and other Federal Customer Security Programs

Minimum Requirements:
•Bachelor’s Degree and 4 or more years of relevant experience 
•DOD Secret Clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret
•Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy 
•Ability to enter data efficiently, timely and correctly in order to meet deadlines
•Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills
•Experienced in working in a dynamic work environment, supporting several tasks at once, with potential for short deadlines
•Proven ability as a self-starter who can work independently to deliver the highest value to customers
•Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment are essential
•Possess outstanding customer service dealing with all levels of management both internally
and externally

Preferred Experience:
•Possess practical knowledge of and experience with DISS, eApp and NP2 Portal
•Working knowledge of SIMS
•Experience supporting multiple customers at one time who have differing Security Requirements
•Computer literacy; Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data entry
 

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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.