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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊSpecial Security Operations Program Coordinator
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Special Security Operations Program Coordinator

The classified programs supporter β€” coordinating security activities for sensitive government programs.

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Industries that often hire Special Security Operations Program Coordinators
Education Β· 14%Manufacturing Β· 12%Healthcare Β· 11%Government Β· 10%Administrative Services Β· 7%Entertainment & Media Β· 6%
Job markets for Special Security Operations Program Coordinators
Where Special Security Operations Program Coordinator jobs concentrate Β· ~347 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Operations
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Special Security Operations Program Coordinator

As a Special Security Operations Coordinator, you support security operations for classified programs. You're tracking access requirements, coordinating security activities, managing documentation, and ensuring program security requirements are met.

Your day supports program security. You might track personnel access status, then coordinate security briefings, then manage classified documentation, then support audit preparation, then handle administrative tasks. You're ensuring program security functions effectively.

The hardest part is maintaining absolute compliance in a complex regulatory environment. Classified program security has zero tolerance for errors. You need to be meticulous while handling coordination responsibilities. The people who thrive here are detail-oriented, security-conscious, and comfortable with strict requirements.

What people in this role value
Work values data not available for this role.
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Things that vary from job to job as a Special Security Operations Program Coordinator
Program typeClassification levelCustomer agencyTeam structureFacility scope
Special security coordination varies by program and classification. Different programs have different requirements. Classification levels affect rigor. Customer agencies (DoD, IC) have different frameworks. Team structures vary. Facility scope affects responsibilities.
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape β€” and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$160K+37%
Professional Services$156K+33%
Financial Services$149K+27%
Energy & Utilities$142K+21%
Government$124K+5%
Compared to Operations average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Special Security Operations Program Coordinators (SOC 11-3013.01), not just this title Β· BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Special Security Operations Program CoordinatorSecurity Account CoordinatorSecurity Operations Manager (security Ops Manager) Coordinator
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What it takes to advance
1
Security expertise
Deep security knowledge opens advancement
2
Program management support
PM skills are valuable in defense
3
Regulatory knowledge
Understanding regulations increases value
Lateral Moves
Security Coordinator
If you want broader security work
Program Coordinator β†’
If you want broader program support
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What types of programs would I support?
What would I coordinate?
What clearance is required?
How is the security team structured?
What does advancement look like?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape β€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$63K–$173K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
141K
U.S. Employment
+3.8%
10yr Growth
13K
Annual Openings

How Special Security Operations Program Coordinator pay & employment are changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 Β· BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionMonitoringSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationManagement of Personnel Resources
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-3013.01

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midSpecial Security Operations Program Manager$105KseniorSecurity Supervisor$75KmidIS Security Manager (Information Systems Security Manager)$105KmidSecurity Manager$82KdirectorSecurity Director$82KseniorSecurity Site Supervisor$82K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Special Security Operations Program Coordinator

What does a Special Security Operations Program Coordinator do?

The classified programs supporter β€” coordinating security activities for sensitive government programs.

How much does a Special Security Operations Program Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Special Security Operations Program Coordinator is about $105K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $63K to $173K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Special Security Operations Program Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, and Monitoring.

What education do you need to be a Special Security Operations Program Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.

Is a Special Security Operations Program Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 3.8% through 2034, with roughly 141,090 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Special Security Operations Program Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Special Security Operations Program Manager, Security Supervisor, and IS Security Manager (Information Systems Security Manager).

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
Truest editorial: Fit check, role profile, things that vary, advancement analysis, lateral moves, interview questions.