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Program Security Specialist Level 3

Springfield, VA; Springfield; Virginia; VA; Springfield, Virginia; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Program Security Specialist Level 3 to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA.

Program Security Specialist- in support of Special Programs (SAPs, CAPs, & ACCMs)

Duties may include:

  • Provide subject matter expertise, assistance, recommendations and hands-on-support to all Special Programs support related activities.
  • Support program development from cradle to grave, including establishment, maintenance, transition, and disestablishment (and archiving).
  • Prepare, review, and staff required documentation (including but not limited to: staff packages, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Appointment Memorandums, classification documentation, reports (TK Annual Report, Site Visit Reports, program metrics, etc.), Memorandums for Record, Taskers, etc.
  • Perform day-to-day activities to ensure the timely and accurate development/integration of Special Program requirements.
  • Prepare routine to advanced formal recommendations, reports, correspondence, etc., including supporting administrative documentation as required by the government.
  • Prepare comprehensive written risk assessments and reports and assist with oversight actions.
  • Attend community meetings and working groups as required by the government/on behalf of the government, and advise on addressed discussion points, due outs, requirements, and suspense dates.
  • Maintain accountability of access rosters, program access request tracking documents, visitor logs, destruction logs, and other accountable material.
  • Prepare, review, staff, submit, and track SAP, CAP, and ACCM Program Access Requests (PARs), including supporting documentation and applicable database requirements (ICCARS, JADE, Scattered Castles, DISS, SDS, PULSE, etc).
  • Track Program Accesses for all indoctrinated personnel (as required)
  • Provide indoctrination briefings and debriefings as required, including large scale conference room briefings, and senior-level desk-side one-on-one briefings.
  • Assist, collaborate, and coordinate with other NGA divisions, offices, and directorates (SI, A, S, ADO, OGC, FM, etc.) as well as members of the DoD and IC.
  • Monitor security application through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics and maintains required records
  • Communicate security guidance from the government lead to program managers or security officers (Program Security Representatives, Area Security Officers, Control Officers, etc.).
  • Support the packaging and mailing of program documentation in accordance with applicable SCI and special programs policies
  • Support and/or conduct site inspections in support of validating SAP or CAP standards for storage or AIS requirements
  • Prepare and deliver briefings to internal and external customers.
  • Understand and enforce procedures for handling SCI Controlled Access Programs (CAP’s), Special Access Programs (SAP), Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) and other collateral materials IAW applicable security policies and regulations.
  • Support the creation of classification-related guidance, such as Security Classification Guides, Indoctrination briefings, annual CPI training, etc in support of

special programs activities.

  • Share knowledge and experience to facilitate effective practices and increase staff awareness of best practices.
  • Provide timely classification management expertise to resolve complex classification management issues.
  • Maintain personal classification expertise through collaboration with ODNI and DoD classification management communities.
  • Develop innovative techniques to implement training and compliance with established classification management policies.

Required:

  • TS/SCI clearance and must be willing to undergo a polygraph exam
  • Demonstrate experience applying Executive Orders 12333 and 13526, Intelligence
  • Community Directives (ICD) 906 & 705 and DoD Manual 5205.07 Vols 1-4 standards associated with classified national security information, and special access program information.
  • Must have successfully completed/passed the following DoD course: Center for
  • Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Introduction to Special Access Programs SAP 101.10
  • Have a minimum of three to five years of experience supporting special programs (SAPs and/or CAPs)

Desired:

  • Successful completion of DoD CDSE Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
  • Experience with Special Programs Databases and systems: JADE, DISS, SIC, Scattered Castles, ICCARS, PULSE, & E2SP

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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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