Program Security Representative (PSR) I

GD Information Technology•Ogden, UT

11d•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 and support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. The role requires adherence to applicable security requirements and policies, including the NISPOM and its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy. The position supports safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral information in support of U.S. military operations; continuously assesses security procedures and recommends improvements; identifies vulnerabilities, threats, and risks; and assists with Operations Security (OPSEC) program development, implementation, and training. It also provides contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight, briefs government and senior civilian personnel on security topics, conducts facility compliance reviews and close-outs, and tracks corrective actions. The representative promptly notifies program technical and management staff of pertinent security matters and investigates losses, compromises, or suspected compromises of classified or sensitive information, including preliminary inquiries and damage assessments. The role coordinates with SAP security personnel to incorporate lessons learned into SAP security education and awareness training. The position is based onsite in Ogden, Utah, requires a current TS/SCI clearance and the ability to attain TS/SCI with a CI polygraph, and involves 10–25% travel.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience, subject to the stated education and certification equivalencies.
U.S. citizenship.
Current Top Secret/SCI clearance; must be able to attain TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in a related area, or an Associate’s degree in a related area plus 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience (4 years).
Facility security, physical security, and system security skills.

Nice To Haves

Special Access Program (SAP) experience is desired.
Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) may count toward 3 years of experience.
Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) may count toward 5 years of experience; maximum experience equivalency for SPED certifications is 5 years.

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 information in support of U.S. military operations.
Provide day-to-day security support and 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 providing training for 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 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, and 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 SAP security education and awareness training.