Program Security Representative (PSR) I

General Dynamics Information Technology•Arlington, VA

1d•$93,662 - $125,925•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Security Representative’s primary function is to provide multi-discipline security support for one or more customer Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position provides day-to-day multi-discipline analysis for collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. The role supports safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral information in support of U.S. military operations. It assesses security procedures and systems, identifies shortfalls and vulnerabilities, recommends improvements, supports Operations Security (OPSEC), and provides security oversight and assistance to contractors and subordinate facilities. The representative also briefs government and senior civilian personnel, conducts and documents SAP facility compliance reviews and close-outs, tracks corrective actions, investigates losses or suspected compromises of classified or sensitive information, and coordinates security education and awareness lessons learned. The position is onsite in Arlington, Virginia, with 10–25% travel and 40 scheduled weekly hours. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required to start, and the employee must be able to attain Top Secret/SCI with a CI polygraph.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Top Secret/SCI clearance required to start.
Ability to attain Top Secret/SCI with CI polygraph.
A bachelor’s degree in a related area, an associate degree in a related area plus 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience (4 years).
Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) may count toward 3 years of experience; Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) may count toward 5 years. The maximum equivalent experience from SPED certifications is 5 years.

Nice To Haves

Special Access Program (SAP) experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to the NISPOM and its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy.
Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures to safeguard SAP, SCI, and collateral data in support of U.S. military operations.
Provide day-to-day security support, continuously assess procedures for shortfalls, and recommend improvements to security policies, procedures, and systems.
Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test, training, and operational activities.
Assist in developing, implementing, and training the Operations Security program.
Assist with contractor and subordinate facility support and oversight.
Brief government personnel and senior civilian service personnel on security-related topics.
Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on reviews, and facility close-outs.
Monitor, report, and track corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews.
Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff.
Explore losses, compromises, or suspected compromises of classified or sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and generating damage assessments.
Coordinate with SAP security personnel to incorporate lessons learned into the SAP security education and awareness curriculum.

Benefits

401(k) with company match.
Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
Internal mobility support.
Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
Cutting-edge technology learning opportunities.
Additional paid vacation and holidays.
Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental and vision plan options.
Flexible work weeks where possible.
Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.