**Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!** Assist the Security Officer in managing Special Access Programs (SAPs) and providing essential support to Mission Managers and technical staff to ensure the success of critical defense programs. The role involves coordinating additional security requirements, facilitating security clearance processes, and supporting the physical security infrastructure of the program. *This position is expected to open in late August of this year. **What you will do...** + Assist in the management of SAPs, ensuring compliance with all applicable security protocols and directives. + Provide support to Mission Managers and technical staff to maintain the integrity and success of the program. + Coordinate security measures such as polygraph examinations and special access indoctrinations/debriefings. + Manage the process for issuing badges and controlling access to ensure proper authorization and secure entry to SAP facilities. + Support the development and maintenance of physical security infrastructure, ensuring protection of assets and personnel. + Oversee the implementation of Controlled Unclassified Areas (CUAs), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, Program Protection Plans (PPPs), and the completion of DD Form 254 (DD254's). + Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to security protocols and physical security measures. + Ensure all security practices comply with Department of Defense and other regulatory bodies. **Skills you will need...** + Extensive experience in security operations, particularly within a SAP environment. + Familiarity with DoD security regulations, including experience with CUAs, CONOPS, OPSEC, PPPs, and DD254's. + Proven ability to coordinate complex security requirements, including clearances, polygraphs, and special access indoctrinations. + Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various levels of management and staff. + U.S. citizenship required + 10 years of experience + Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related field + Active or eligible for a Top Secret security clearance APPLY HERE (https://careers-axient.icims.com/jobs/5743/program-security-officer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336025105) Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship. This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class. Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies. **Job ID** _2024-5743_ **Segment** _Axient DEFENSE_ **Category** _Security_ **\# of Openings** _1_ **Location : Location** _US-GA-Warner Robins_ **Type** _Regular, Full-Time_ **Minimum Education Requirement** _Bachelor's_ **Minimum Experience Requirement, Years** _10_ **Clearance Requirement** _TS-SCI_