Job Overview:
As a Program Protection Specialist at Booz Allen, you’ll play a critical role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security threats that impact sensitive programs. Working with operational and security subject matter experts (SMEs), you will help translate complex security risks into actionable plans, ensuring the protection of critical programs in the DoD or intelligence communities. Your expertise will guide clients in crafting program protection plans, drafting security classification guides, and producing operational security (OPSEC) strategies.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of program security and contribute to the protection of some of the most sophisticated global enterprises.
Job Details:
| Job Title | Program Protection Specialist |
|---|---|
| Location | Fort Meade, MD, USA |
| Job Type | Full-Time, On-Site |
| Security Clearance | TS/SCI Clearance Required |
| Salary Range | $75,600 – $172,000 Annually (Based on Experience) |
| Experience Required | 8+ years in DoD or Intelligence Community |
| Key Skills | Security Classification, OPSEC, SAP, SCI |
| Certifications | Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification (Preferred) |
| Compensation & Benefits | Health, Life, Financial Benefits, Paid Leave |
Key Responsibilities:
- Security Planning & Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement security plans for SAP (Special Access Program) or SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) environments, ensuring the protection of critical program data throughout its lifecycle.
- Program Protection Plans: Lead the development and review of Program Protection Specialist Plans (PPP), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and OPSEC plans to safeguard information.
- SME Collaboration: Work closely with operational and security SMEs to evaluate and assess program risks, vulnerabilities, and threats across personnel, technology, and environment.
- Client Guidance: Provide security expertise and guidance to clients, helping them make informed decisions regarding the security of their programs.
- Briefings & Deliverables: Create and present written reports, whitepapers, and senior leader briefings to inform stakeholders about program protection efforts and progress.
- Training & Education: Conduct OPSEC training and indoctrination briefings to ensure stakeholders understand and comply with security protocols.
Basic Qualifications:
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following basic requirements:
- 8+ years of experience working in the DoD or intelligence community, with specific experience in SCI or SAP environments.
- Experience in security planning, including the development of security plans, OPSEC plans, and Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
- Proven ability to draft program protection plans and deliver security briefings to senior leaders.
- TS/SCI clearance required.
- High School diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- Ability to obtain a Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification within 6 months of start date.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Leadership Skills: Ability to independently manage and lead multiple security efforts simultaneously.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex security issues in an understandable and actionable format.
- Security Certifications: Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Compensation & Benefits:
At Booz Allen, we value your expertise and offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package:
- Salary Range: $75,600 – $172,000 annually (dependent on experience).
- Benefits Include:
- Health, life, and disability insurance.
- Financial, retirement, and savings benefits.
- Paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development programs.
- Work-life balance programs (including dependent care).
- Recognition & Rewards: Participate in Booz Allen’s employee recognition programs for outstanding performance.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Play a vital role in securing national defense programs and protecting sensitive information.
- Cutting-Edge Security Practices: Work alongside experts in the field to develop and implement innovative security solutions.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of professional development resources and internal labs to further expand your skills and career.
- Collaborative Environment: Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your contributions make a direct impact on mission success.
Apply Now for Program Protection Specialist Jobs in Fort Meade, Maryland!
If you’re ready to contribute your expertise and advance national security efforts, apply now to join Booz Allen as a Program Protection Specialist and support critical programs in the DoD and intelligence communities.
