Program Security Officer

About the role

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos is seeking an experienced Program Security Officer (PSO) to support classified programs in Huntsville, Alabama. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing and administering industrial and program security requirements in a manufacturing environment while ensuring compliance with government regulations, contractual obligations, and company policies. Basic Qualifications Required Experience, Skills, and Education: •Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience, Masters degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in industrial, program, or government security experience •Reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville/North Alabama area •Administer security operations for assigned classified programs, ensuring compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DD Form 254 requirements, classification guidance, customer directives, and applicable company policies. •Interpret and apply regulatory and contractual security requirements, independently research complex security matters, develop well-supported recommendations, and appropriately escalate issues requiring management or customer-level decisions. •Draft, review, update, and maintain internal security policies, standard operating procedures, and instructional materials related to the industrial security program. •Manage program security requirements, including access authorizations, visit certifications, classified material accountability, document control, secure communications, and safeguarding procedures. •Serve as a security point of contact for program management, government customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, providing accurate guidance and integrating security requirements into daily program operations. •Develop and improve security processes, maintain accurate program documentation, support customer and government assessments, and provide technical guidance to security personnel as needed. Required Experience, Skills, and Education: •Experience supporting classified programs, conducting security inspections or compliance reviews, investigating security incidents, and implementing corrective actions. •Demonstrated ability to independently research, establish priorities, interpret security requirements, exercise sound judgment, analyze complex issues, and develop defensible recommendations with minimal supervision. •Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and effectively interface with program leadership, customers, and government representatives. •Ability to identify security risks, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, exercise appropriate decision-making authority, and recognize matters requiring escalation. •Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), SIMS, DD Form 254 requirements, classification guidance, and physical, personnel, and administrative security practices. •Experience creating and conducting program security briefings and refresher briefings as appropriate •Leads projects and manages processes ensuring successful delivery of key objectives. •25% travel required for program support as needed •Provides guidance for junior-level professionals to support quality and professional development. •Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a SCI. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education: •Industrial Security experience in classified manufacturing environment •Experience developing and implementing OPSEC plan •Experience interpreting DD Form 254s, classification guidance, and complex contractual security requirements. •Proficient using PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Word •Working knowledge of Physical Security requirements If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: October 27, 2026 For U.S. Positions: 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. Pay Range: Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00 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.