Program Security Representative (PSR) I
About The Position
The Program Security Representative (PSR) provides multi-discipline 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 helps safeguard classified and sensitive information, assess security procedures and systems, and support security compliance, education, and awareness. The position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship; the successful candidate must be able to attain a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph. The role is onsite in Arlington, Virginia, with 10–25% travel and 40 scheduled hours per week.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of related experience.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Current Top Secret/SCI clearance; must be able to attain Top Secret/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).
- 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 equivalent experience from 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 to safeguard SAP, SCI, and collateral data in support of U.S. military operations.
- Provide day-to-day security support, continuously 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 support and oversight.
- Brief government and senior civilian personnel 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.
- Investigate losses, compromises, or suspected compromises of classified or sensitive information, including preliminary inquiries and damage assessments.
- Coordinate with SAP security personnel to incorporate lessons learned into the SAP security education and awareness curriculum.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical plan options and some plans with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- Paid education and certifications
- Professional growth opportunities
- Additional paid vacation and holidays
- Flexible work weeks where possible
- Vacation, sick, and personal time off
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
