Program Security Officer

General information

Requisition # R63391 Locations USA-NC-Cherry Point Posting Date 09/18/2025 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Program Security Officer to join our team in Cherry Point, NC.  This is an onsite position protecting our nation’s most sensitive programs.  The Special Access Programs (SAPs) and secure facility operations demands rigorous oversight to ensure the operational integrity and classified information protection at one of the Marine Corps’ premier aviation units.
 

As the Contractor Program Security Officer, you will be directly involved in managing secure environments and operations essential to SAP missions. You will provide hands-on support to the SAPCO and Program Security Officer (PSO), ensuring that all Special Access Program activities are executed in accordance with the highest security standards and regulations set by the Department of Defense and the Marine Corps.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• SAP Facility Management and Compliance: Assist in managing SAP Facilities (SAPFs), ensuring compliance with DoD and Marine Corps regulations. Oversee access control measures, maintain accreditation, and ensure the physical protection of sensitive materials.
• Access Control and Badging Systems: Manage facility access control systems, issue badges, maintain access logs, and validate security clearances for all personnel entering the SAPF.
• Security Education and Training: Develop and deliver annual and refresher training for SAPF personnel covering classified material handling, OPSEC awareness, and SAP protocol adherence.
• Security Incident Reporting: Document and report all security incidents, support investigations, and work with the PSO to implement corrective actions and mitigate future risks.
• Facility Inspections and Audits: Conduct annual self-inspections of SAPFs, identify deficiencies, and prepare and implement corrective action plans to resolve issues.
• Document Control and Accountability: Maintain a precise inventory of all classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in the SAPF. Ensure proper tracking, marking, classification, and regular audits.
• Support for SAP Operations: Collaborate with the PSO and Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) to oversee daily security functions and ensure compliance with SAP standards.
• Emergency and Incident Response: Lead or support the coordination of emergency responses, protect classified materials, and cond