Program Security Assistant

General information

Requisition # R69859 Locations USA-VA-Chantilly Posting Date 08/07/2026 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Program Security Assistant to join our team in the Chantilly, VA area.

Program Security Assistant (PSA) provides assistance to the Government security officers serving the individual Directorates or Offices administrative security issues affecting the mission. PSA shall provide security support to conferences and other program activities as directed by the Government PSO.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Process access requests ensuring proper security paperwork is prepared and submitted.
• Support the resolution of access and clearance issues that require checking various NRO and community databases, as well as updating and ensuring the accuracy of various government security databases.
• Maintain and update program security files and associated databases
• Plan, organize, and implement procedures to protect the content of the government security files, which may include contractor security plans, contact files, classification guides, correspondence, and compartmented documentation
• Provide ad hoc security support (i.e., security support to large conferences and other program activities as directed by the GPOC).
• Provide daily support to the customer on the couriering, dispatching and proper handling of classified and unclassified documents IAW referenced executive directives, instructions, and orders.
• Domestic travel up to 25%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED and 6 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with personnel security support to include receiving, documenting, and forwarding reportable personal security information as appropriate.
• Familiarity with providing customer service for program security support.
• Familiarity with supporting personnel in-processing and out-processing transactions (i.e., Account Action Process Requests, Badge Requests, Suite Access Requests, etc.), SCI indoctrinations and debriefings, and security briefings.
• Experience with interfacing and briefing military, civilian, and contractor personnel at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidate should have a working knowledge of IC clearance processing procedures, experience using various databases, and proficient with MS Office.
• Experience in supporting SCI and SAPs for legacy and evolving programs.
• Knowledge of security-related IC and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter, as well as a solid group contributor working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment are essential, as well as the ability to use discretion when handling sensitive personal information.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current / active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

The projected compensation range for this position is $75,500.00-$125,600.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation.  MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.