Program Security Representative (PSR) III - Lorton, VA
About The Position
The Program Security Representative provides multi-discipline security support for one or more customer Special Access Programs (SAPs), including day-to-day analysis of collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. The role supports safeguarding classified and sensitive information in support of U.S. military operations and ensures compliance with applicable security requirements, including NISPOM and its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy. The representative assesses security procedures, identifies shortfalls and risks, recommends improvements, supports facility compliance reviews and corrective actions, and assists with security program development and training. The role also investigates losses or suspected compromises of classified information, briefs personnel on security matters, coordinates lessons learned, and provides leadership and mentoring to team members. The position is onsite in Lorton, Virginia, with 10–25% travel and 40 scheduled weekly hours.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of related experience.
- At least 2 years of SAP experience.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Must currently possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
- 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).
- Experience equivalents: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts toward 3 years of experience; Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts toward 5 years. The maximum equivalent experience for SPED certifications is 5 years.
- 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).
Responsibilities
- Ensure strict adherence to 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 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 assistance and oversight.
- Brief government personnel and senior civilian service 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.
- 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 preparing damage assessments.
- Coordinate with SAP security personnel to incorporate lessons learned into the SAP security education and awareness curriculum.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight to team members.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plans, and vision plans.
- Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
- Extra paid vacation and holidays.
- 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 are provided or available.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Internal mobility support and career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
