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Program Security Officer (Level 4)

Falls Church, VA; Falls Church; Virginia; VA; Falls Church, Virginia; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum provides a range of Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Commercial analytic and operational support, risk analysis, analytic outreach, red teaming, and event support services. We pride ourselves in developing creative, customized, and flexible approaches that meet our clients’ evolving and dynamic needs.

The Program Security Officer (Level 4) will provide expert advice for operational security, program protection planning, physical/ technical & Industrial security.

Core responsibilities of the position include :

  • Provide expertise security advice and assistance to customer, industrial partners and venders.
  • Provide security education of contractor security officers and other contract personnel on proper procedures for protecting classified information and material. This entails the inspection and accreditation of contractor facilities based on ICD 705 and/or NISPOM requirements, and monitoring contractor compliance with contractual security requirements, national standards, and policy guidance.
  • Create and maintain appropriate security documentation, such as program security plans, program protection plans, and CONOPS. Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining program security processes, security manuals, and standard operating procedures.
  • Work with various customers components to ensure timely approvals, accreditations, etc.; synthesizing security requirements, advising on viability of alternate approaches.
  • Investigate security incidents.
  • Support employees through the clearance process.
  • Develop documents for new compartmented programs.
  • Create briefing materials and provide security awareness training.

Required experience :

  • 10-15+ years’ experience performing full range of PSO functions for national security programs and/or relevant industry security experience/certifications.
  • Working knowledge of the NISPOM, DCIDS, ICDs, and Executive Orders, to ensure security compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance and in small dynamic teams often under time-constraints
  • Experience supporting compartmented programs
  • Possess basic understanding of COMSEC functions
  • Experience and working knowledge of cyber security
  • US government issued TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required at time of application. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.

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Compensation Details:

$160,000-$180,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

_Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._

Original Posting:

06/18/2026 - 07/16/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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