ManTech International

Program Security Officer 2

ManTech International$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • HS Diploma with 8+ years, or Associates with 6+ years, or Bachelor’s with 4+ years, or Master’s with 2 years of relevant security experience.
  • Ability to address high-level, sensitive security issues discreetly.
  • Experience assessing classification determinations and dissemination principles, including FOIA and Pre-publication reviews.
  • Proven background providing risk-managed security recommendations to program managers.
  • Knowledge of ICD 503, 705, DISS, and Scattered Castles.

Responsibilities

  • Advise government and program security officers on various security issues across different locations.
  • Manage classification, program security, information systems, personnel, and physical security activities.
  • Conduct security briefings and indoctrinations for diverse audiences.
  • Provide strategic recommendations on current security issues to Directorate and Office Directors of Security.
  • Support the development of security policies and procedures.
  • Travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with opportunities for domestic and international travel.
  • Involvement in critical security decision-making processes within government and program settings.
  • Opportunity to guide and implement security policies and practices in a critical mission environment.
Full Job Description
General information

Requisition #

R68515

Locations

USA-VA-Chantilly

Posting Date

06/09/2026

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI w/ Poly

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Program Security Officer 2 PSO 2 to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Provide advice and assistance regarding a range of security issues and concerns to government and program security officers in different geographical locations
• Provides classification management, program security, information systems security, personnel security, and physical security to guide customers and industry partners
• Conduct briefings and indoctrinations to a variety of audiences
• Deliver compelling and articulate recommendations on current security issues for program security decisions to Directorate and Office Directors of Security, Program Managers, and Directorate leadership
• Assist in the development of security policies and implementation procedures
• Domestic Travel and OCONUS up to 25%

Minimum Qualifications:
• HS Diploma and 8 or more years relevant security experience or Associates and 6 or more years relevant security experience or Bachelor's Degree and 4 or more years relevant security experience or Masters and 2 years relevant security experience
• Ability to work high-level, complex or sensitive security issues thoroughly and with discretion
• Demonstrated ability to identify and assess multiple sources for classification determinations control, marking, and dissemination principles and requirements to include FOIA and Pre-publication reviews
• Substantive experience providing risk-managed security recommendations to program managers, in support of secure and successful mission accomplishment
• Familiarity with ICD 503, 705, DISS, and Scattered Castles
• Have a working knowledge and be able to implement Intelligence Community Directives as well as NRO Directives and Instructions
• Knowledge of program protection methodologies and risk management principles as they relate to appropriately protecting and sharing information, missions, operations, and assets

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to assist the government in the NRO Integrated Security Assessment Program (ISAP)
• Experience working with industrial security staffs
• Security Program Oversight Manual (NISPOM) security policy and procedures
• Working knowledge of acquisition lifecycle security requirements

Security Requirements:

Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical requirements:
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery,

etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve

delivering presentations
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

About ManTech International

ManTech International Corporation is an American defense contracting firm that was founded in 1968. The company provides cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense solutions to the United States Government. ManTech has over 9,000 employees and operates in 40 countries worldwide. The company's services include software development, systems engineering, and enterprise IT solutions. ManTech has been awarded numerous contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about ManTech International
Size
9,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$120.5 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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