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Job ID: 2612560
Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, US
Date Posted: 2026-05-14
Category: Security
Subcategory: Security
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Program Security Officer (PSO) to provide Launch Security Operations Support (LSOS) for government customer located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), FL. This position will serve as the primary day-to-day program security support to the government customer for all matters of program security, classification guidance, program integration, and launch operations. This role includes support to other functional security areas including but not limited to: Personnel Security, Information Security, Physical/Technical Security, and Operations Security (OPSEC).
Key duties and/or responsibilities:
Directly support government Security Leadership Team by engaging and updating on all matters regarding program security specific to launch operations at CCSFS
Program Security interface to launch service providers and satellite vehicle contractors
Provide security support to all facets of launch operations to include: mission integration, day of launch, transport, system and facility accreditations
Interface with mission stakeholders within launch community ensuring compliance to government security policy and governance
Work directly with launch community mission partners on relevant integration and launch related activities, policy development/changes, and associated integration matters
Prepare Security Operating Procedures (SOPs) outlining customer guidelines and establishing procedures for the handling, storing, and transportation of program assets
Develop and maintain customer facility accreditation documentation for launch facilities, systems and processes. Support verification of security design and installation standards related to facility and physical protection of customer assets
Serve as the government customer point-of-contact for classification management, program asset management, document control, visitor control, courier, badging, and personnel clearance actions
Address security incidents and violations; prepare investigation synopsis for the customer, making specific recommendations for corrective and preventive actions
Develop and administer customer specific launch security training
Qualifications
Must have at least (6) six years of experience with a four-year degree. In lieu of degree will accept 4 years of additional
Knowledge/experience of Intelligence Community Directives 705, 704, and 503, Security Executive Agent Directives (SEAD), 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), Committee on National Security Instructions (CNSSI), Executive Orders, Acquisition Security, Classification Management, Program Protection Planning, Risk Management, Contract Security/DD 254, Operations Security, etc.
Possess strong interpersonal and briefing skills, with the ability to communicate with senior level leaders and other personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations and independent decision makers, with minimal direct supervision
Must be a self-driven and results-oriented individual, possessing strong organizational skills with attention to detail who is capable of effectively working multiple tasks concurrently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Capability to work and collaborate in a team environment
Ability to articulate and present intelligent, decisive and risk-managed security recommendations and decisions daily
Expertise in Microsoft Office suite (MSWord, Excel, Power Point)
Experience utilizing customer databases such as Scattered Castles and TALON
Ability to travel to support other locations
Clearance/Access Requirements:
Must have current TS//SCI (BI within last 7 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation Program) clearance with CI Poly
Five years of launch operations and acquisition experience
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, US
Date Posted: 2026-05-14
Category: Security
Subcategory: Security
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Program Security Officer (PSO) to provide Launch Security Operations Support (LSOS) for government customer located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), FL. This position will serve as the primary day-to-day program security support to the government customer for all matters of program security, classification guidance, program integration, and launch operations. This role includes support to other functional security areas including but not limited to: Personnel Security, Information Security, Physical/Technical Security, and Operations Security (OPSEC).
Key duties and/or responsibilities:
Directly support government Security Leadership Team by engaging and updating on all matters regarding program security specific to launch operations at CCSFS
Program Security interface to launch service providers and satellite vehicle contractors
Provide security support to all facets of launch operations to include: mission integration, day of launch, transport, system and facility accreditations
Interface with mission stakeholders within launch community ensuring compliance to government security policy and governance
Work directly with launch community mission partners on relevant integration and launch related activities, policy development/changes, and associated integration matters
Prepare Security Operating Procedures (SOPs) outlining customer guidelines and establishing procedures for the handling, storing, and transportation of program assets
Develop and maintain customer facility accreditation documentation for launch facilities, systems and processes. Support verification of security design and installation standards related to facility and physical protection of customer assets
Serve as the government customer point-of-contact for classification management, program asset management, document control, visitor control, courier, badging, and personnel clearance actions
Address security incidents and violations; prepare investigation synopsis for the customer, making specific recommendations for corrective and preventive actions
Develop and administer customer specific launch security training
Qualifications
Must have at least (6) six years of experience with a four-year degree. In lieu of degree will accept 4 years of additional
Knowledge/experience of Intelligence Community Directives 705, 704, and 503, Security Executive Agent Directives (SEAD), 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), Committee on National Security Instructions (CNSSI), Executive Orders, Acquisition Security, Classification Management, Program Protection Planning, Risk Management, Contract Security/DD 254, Operations Security, etc.
Possess strong interpersonal and briefing skills, with the ability to communicate with senior level leaders and other personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations and independent decision makers, with minimal direct supervision
Must be a self-driven and results-oriented individual, possessing strong organizational skills with attention to detail who is capable of effectively working multiple tasks concurrently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Capability to work and collaborate in a team environment
Ability to articulate and present intelligent, decisive and risk-managed security recommendations and decisions daily
Expertise in Microsoft Office suite (MSWord, Excel, Power Point)
Experience utilizing customer databases such as Scattered Castles and TALON
Ability to travel to support other locations
Clearance/Access Requirements:
Must have current TS//SCI (BI within last 7 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation Program) clearance with CI Poly
Five years of launch operations and acquisition experience
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .