Program Security Representative (PSR) II

GD Information Technology • Newport News, VA

5d • 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 role provides day-to-day multi-discipline analysis for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. The position supports U.S. military operations by safeguarding sensitive information, assessing security procedures, and helping ensure compliance with applicable security policies and requirements. The role is onsite in Newport News, Virginia, requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph. Travel within the organizational geographic Area of Responsibility is required and may be extensive, including air and ground transportation.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must currently possess Top Secret/SCI clearance and be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• At least 8 years of related experience; SAP experience is 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).
• Must be familiar with security policy manuals, appropriate DCIDs/JAFANs, and other guiding policy documents.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with DOD personnel, military and civilian personnel, and industry partners.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• High degree of originality, creativity, and initiative, with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel within the organizational geographic Area of Responsibility; travel could be extensive and include air and ground transportation.
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts toward 3 years of experience; Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts toward 5 years of experience. Maximum equivalent experience for SPED certifications is 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to the NISPOM, 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, continually 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 assistance and oversight.
• Brief government and senior civilian personnel at all levels 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.
• Investigate 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental and vision plan options.
• Paid education and certifications.
• Professional growth opportunities and an internal mobility team.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, personal accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and business travel and accident insurance.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.

What This Job Offers

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