--- title: 'Corporate Program Security Officer at Clarity Innovations' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/corporate-program-security-officer-clarity-innovations-herndon-bhcxg6c27vwz' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-04' --- # Corporate Program Security Officer at Clarity Innovations - **Company:** Clarity Innovations - **Location:** Herndon, VA - **Posted:** 2026-10-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-04 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/clarityinnovates/jobs/5278266007 ## Job description Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world. Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security. Position Summary The Corporate Program Security Officer (CPSO) is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and execution of security requirements supporting the organization's classified contract portfolio, including Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), and Special Access Program (SAP) environments. Reporting directly to the Director of Security, the Corporate Program Security Officer serves as the primary corporate security liaison between executive leadership, program management, government security representatives, and assigned Program Security Officers (PSOs). This position ensures consistent implementation of program security requirements, regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and effective security support across multiple classified programs and customer environments. The CPSO provides strategic and operational security leadership, establishes standardized program security processes, identifies and mitigates security risks, and supports business growth through security planning for new contracts, proposals, transitions, and program expansions. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced, solutions-oriented security professional who can balance regulatory compliance with operational effectiveness while enabling successful mission execution. ## Role Expectations Essential Duties and Responsibilities Corporate Program Security Oversight - Provide centralized oversight and coordination of security operations across multiple classified programs, contracts, and government customers. - Ensure consistent implementation of program-specific security requirements, corporate policies, and applicable government regulations. - Serve as the primary corporate point of contact for program security matters, escalating significant risks, compliance concerns, and resource requirements to the Director of Security. - Develop and maintain standardized program security processes, procedures, templates, and reporting mechanisms. - Coordinate with assigned PSOs, CPSOs, CSSOs, and other security personnel to ensure continuity of security support. - Monitor program security performance, identify operational gaps, and implement corrective actions. - Maintain visibility into program security requirements, deliverables, staffing needs, and upcoming milestones. - Collaborate with ISSMs and cybersecurity teams to align industrial security operations with system security plans (SSPs) and continuous monitoring requirements. Regulatory Compliance and Security Program Management - Ensure compliance with applicable security requirements, including: - 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) - Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), including ICD 705 - DoD SAP security requirements, when applicable - Customer-specific security classification guides and program security directives - Contractual security requirements and DD Forms 254 - Applicable personnel security reporting requirements, including SEAD 3 - Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of corporate and program-specific security policies. - Coordinate internal security reviews, government inspections, assessments, and compliance evaluations. - Identify deficiencies and develop corrective action plans to address security vulnerabilities. - Ensure appropriate documentation, records, and supporting materials are maintained for inspection and audit readiness. - Support the Director of Security in maintaining a proactive compliance posture across all assigned programs. Program Security Operations - Oversee the implementation of personnel, physical, administrative, and information security requirements for assigned classified programs. - Coordinate personnel indoctrinations, debriefings, access nominations, visit authorizations, and program-specific security processing. - Ensure program security personnel maintain accurate access rosters, accountability records, and required security documentation. - Coordinate with the Personnel Security Team to facilitate clearance processing and program access requirements. - Support the implementation and maintenance of classified information handling, storage, transmission, and accountability procedures. - Assist with the development and maintenance of program-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), security plans, and security classification guidance. - Coordinate with Physical Security personnel regarding SCIF/SAPF accreditation, modifications, inspections, and operational requirements. - Ensure security incidents and potential violations are documented, reported, and addressed in accordance with applicable requirements. Program Management and Government Customer Engagement - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government security representatives, Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), program managers, and corporate leadership. - Serve as a trusted security advisor to program leadership regarding contractual security obligations and operational requirements. - Participate in program kickoff meetings, contract transition activities, and recurring program management reviews. - Coordinate security requirements for new contract awards, task orders, subcontractors, and program expansions. - Review DD Forms 254 and associated security requirements to identify security responsibilities and potential compliance gaps. - Support the resolution of program security challenges while minimizing operational disruptions. - Provide security input for contract proposals, staffing plans, facility requirements, and program execution strategies. Business Development and Program Growth Support - Partner with business development, contracts, and program leadership to assess security requirements for new opportunities. - Review solicitations, statements of work, and security requirements to identify potential security costs, staffing needs, and facility requirements. - Assist with the development of security transition plans for newly awarded contracts. - Support security integration activities associated with acquisitions, new business units, and expanding contract portfolios. - Evaluate the organization's security capabilities and readiness to support emerging customer requirements. - Identify opportunities to improve program security efficiency through process improvements, automation, and technology solutions. Required Qualifications Education - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional Experience - - 10+ years of industrial security experience supporting cleared federal contractors. - Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating security requirements across multiple classified programs. - Experience working directly with government security representatives and program leadership. - Strong working knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, and applicable DoW and IC security requirements. - Experience supporting government security inspections, compliance assessments, and corrective action activities. - Demonstrated ability to interpret DD Forms 254, security classification guides, and customer-specific security requirements. - Experience developing and implementing security policies, SOPs, and program security processes. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities. Salary Range: $145,900 - $248,000 Pay Range The posted pay range reflects the national salary range for this position and is provided to give candidates a general understanding of the compensation opportunity. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the requirements of the position and a variety of job-related factors, which may include geographic location, applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills and competencies, education, certifications, and the scope and responsibilities of the role. Because this position may be performed in multiple locations and may be subject to different contract requirements, the salary ultimately offered may vary based on the applicable location and contract. The posted range is not a guarantee of a specific starting salary or an indication that an offer will be made at any particular point within the range. Total Rewards In addition to competitive base pay, Clarity provides a Total Rewards package designed to attract and retain exceptional professionals committed to excellence. Our benefits reflect the value we place on skilled individuals who drive our impact in critical digital missions. At Clarity, a career means joining a high-performing team advancing vital work in the digital landscape. We encourage you to consider the total value of joining us—competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that support your growth and impact. Our Total Rewards package includes performance-based bonuses, extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, substantial paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements where possible, and a range of income protection benefits. We are committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and ability to contribute to essential digital missions. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. ## About Clarity Innovations ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Clarity Innovations is a mission-first software and data engineering platform that delivers secure, agile solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and federal agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Chameleon Consulting Group in June 2024) - **Headquarters**: Columbia, Maryland, United States - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Wesley Daniels (President, Strategic Initiatives) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: National security, defense, cybersecurity, software and data engineering - **Target customers**: U.S. DoD, IC, federal agencies (B2G) - **Mission**: To protect and defend our nation by deploying capabilities rapidly and maximizing mission impact; solving diverse, complex intelligence challenges; and turning data into actionable, real-time cyber intelligence. ## Products & Services Clarity organizes its work around eight specialized **Communities of Practice** focused on three main pillars: - **Empower Data** – Making data effective for end users and consumable by Non-Person Entities (NPEs); data engineering, analytics, and AI/ML pipelines. - **Achieve Cyber Dominance** – Enabling cyberspace operations as a viable alternative to kinetic weapons; offensive and defensive cyber capabilities, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and security engineering. - **Transform Systems** – Modern solutions architecture, DevSecOps, platform engineering, software engineering, human-centered design, and agile delivery to connect users to the information they need. Each area includes services such as software development, data engineering, platform engineering, cybersecurity, UX design, product management, and program management. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company). - **Key Metric**: - **Annual Revenue**: ~$3.6M (per third-party data; likely understated for a government contractor of 382 employees). - **Total Funding**: $11.7M (led by Capitol Meridian Partners, December 2023). - **Notable Investors / Partners**: - **Capitol Meridian Partners** (lead investor in $11.7M PE round) - Parent company: **Chameleon Consulting Group** (acquired Clarity in June 2024) - Member of the **Digital Services Coalition (DSC)** - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew **+26.7% year-over-year** (382 employees as of mid-2026). - 5 offices across the U.S.; presence in the UK, Germany, Canada, and India. - Active hiring across cybersecurity, platform engineering, data science, software engineering, and more (25+ open roles on Greenhouse as of July 2026). ## Competitive Advantages - **Mission focus**: Clarity is deeply embedded in national security and defense, with a stated commitment to "enabling the future of warfare." - **Badgeless culture**: Collaboration with other defense contractors and agencies based on ideas and talent, not logos. - **Digital Services Coalition membership**: Provides strong ties to like-minded, agile digital transformation firms. - **High employee satisfaction**: 4.7/5.0 employer rating on LinkedIn (based on 64 reviews), with top scores for work-life balance (4.8) and culture (4.7). - **Security & compliance expertise**: Demonstrated track record with DoD, IC, and federal clients, including cyber, data, and systems transformation. ## Strategic Focus - Continue to support the DoD, IC, and federal agencies with rapid, mission-critical software and data solutions. - Expand capabilities in cyber dominance, data engineering, and platform modernization. - Leverage the backing of Chameleon Consulting Group to scale and pursue larger contracts. - Emphasize human-centered design and DevSecOps to deliver secure, user-friendly products. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a "family as much as a team" with a focus on servant leadership, mutual respect, and innovation. High employee ratings for culture (4.7) and career development (4.3). - **Flexibility**: Remote work options available; roles can be fully remote, hybrid, or on-site at locations like Herndon, VA; Columbia, MD; Ft. Meade, MD; and others. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision; 401(k); generous PTO/holidays; pet insurance; DashPass; wellness programs; LinkedIn Learning accounts; continuous education support. - **Meaningful work**: Employees directly contribute to national security and defense technology, working on challenging projects that "push the boundaries of technology." ## Sources 1. [Clarity Innovations Website - Home](https://clarityinnovates.com/) 2. [Clarity Innovations - About Us](https://clarityinnovates.com/about-us/) 3. [Clarity Innovations - Careers](https://clarityinnovates.com/careers/) 4. [Jobs at Clarity Innovations (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/clarityinnovates) 5. 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