Program Security Representative (PSR) III

General Dynamics Information Technology • Lorton, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Security Representative provides multidisciplinary security support for one or more customer Special Access Programs (SAPs), including day-to-day analysis for collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. The role ensures compliance with applicable security requirements and supports policies and procedures for safeguarding classified and sensitive information in support of U.S. military operations.

The position assesses security procedures, identifies vulnerabilities and risks, recommends improvements, and supports security training and facility oversight. It also conducts and documents facility compliance reviews and close-outs, tracks corrective actions, investigates losses or suspected compromises of classified information, and coordinates lessons learned for security education and awareness. The representative provides leadership, mentoring, and oversight to team members.

This is an onsite role in Lorton, Virginia, with a 40-hour scheduled workweek and 10–25% travel required. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required to start; the employee must be able to attain a Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• At least 10 years of related experience.
• At least 2 years of SAP experience.
• 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).
• Top Secret/SCI clearance required to start; must be able to attain Top Secret/SCI with CI polygraph.
• Skills in facility security, physical security, and system security.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security certification.
• GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) certification.
• GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC).
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), which counts toward 3 years of experience.
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC), which counts toward 5 years of experience. SPED certification experience equivalency is capped at 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to NISPOM, 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 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 personnel 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 promptly about pertinent security matters.
• 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.
• Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• Paid education and certifications.
• Paid vacation and holidays, with additional sick and personal time and other leave plans.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Personal accident coverage.
• Critical illness coverage.
• Business travel and accident insurance.
• Full-flex work weeks where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior