Program Security Representative (PSR) III
About The Position
The Program Security Representative provides multi-discipline security support for one or more customer Special Access Programs (SAPs), with day-to-day analysis and support for collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. The position is onsite in Suitland, Maryland, and includes 10–25% travel. The role requires a current Top Secret/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI polygraph. The representative ensures compliance with applicable security regulations and policies; helps develop, implement, and improve security procedures; assesses vulnerabilities and risks; and supports Operations Security, facility oversight, compliance reviews, and corrective actions. The role also involves briefings, investigations of classified-information loss or compromise, security education and awareness, and leadership and mentoring of team members.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of related experience.
- At least 2 years of SAP experience.
- Current Top Secret/SCI clearance; must be able to attain TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area, or an associate degree in a related area plus 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience (4 years).
- Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts toward 3 years of experience; Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts toward 5 years. Maximum equivalent experience for SPED certifications is 5 years.
Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to NISPOM and its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy.
- Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral data in support of U.S. military operations.
- Provide day-to-day security support and continuously assess procedures to identify 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 services on security-related topics.
- Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on facility reviews, and facility close-outs.
- Monitor, report, and track corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews.
- Notify program technical and management staff of pertinent security matters in a timely manner.
- 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.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight of team members.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
- Internal mobility support and professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
- Extra paid vacation and holidays.
- Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts; dental and vision plans.
- Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
