Information & Industrial Security Senior Specialist - DARPA PSS

Kinsley Power Systems; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking an Information & Industrial Security Senior Specialist to support DARPA PSS tasks in Arlington, VA. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and offers a salary range of $140,000–$190,000 annually.

Qualification requires a Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of related DoD/IC experience or 12 years without a degree, along with strong knowledge of security policies and experience in industrial security activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of related DoD or IC program security experience - OR - 12 years of related DoD or IC experience with no degree.
• Experience performing information and industrial security activities, including: Special Security Agreements, Voting Trusts, Proxy Agreements, DD Form 254s, National Interest Determinations, Manual declassification reviews, Facility security clearances, FOCI matters.
• Knowledge and leadership ability to set priorities, balance workload, conduct quality control, and advise/mentor security specialists.
• Strong knowledge of DoD information and industrial security policies and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess DoD and DARPA policies and practices for protecting classified information and CUI and recommend improvements.
• Oversee development, preparation, quality control, processing, and dissemination of DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specifications.
• Advise DARPA personnel regarding appropriate classification markings.
• Manage Mandatory Declassification Program activities and prepare declassification recommendations.
• Review materials for suitability for public release.
• Develop and implement programs for controlling and destroying classified and controlled unclassified information.
• Oversee development, quality control, staffing, and lifecycle tracking of Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
• Develop and coordinate National Interest Determinations (NIDs).
• Prepare sponsorship documentation and coordinate facility security clearances with DCSA.
• Manage FCL termination, downgrade, invalidation, revalidation, and revocation activities.
• Maintain facility security files and coordinate associated personnel clearance requirements.
• Assess Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) and make recommendations concerning contractor eligibility for classified access.
• Prepare for and support security inspections conducted by oversight agencies.
• Develop required annual security reports.
• Execute security inquiry activities and support treaty compliance actions.

Skills

DoD/IC program security

Leadership & mentoring

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree + DoD/IC experience

Job description

Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking an Information & Industrial Security Senior Specialist to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Program Security Services (PSS) task order.

ANTICIPATED AWARD: February/March 2027

ANTICIPATED START: March 2027

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years

LOCATION: Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $140,000–$190,000 annually

Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, security clearance, and contract funding. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI Clearance, adjudicated within the past five (5) years

About Us

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities

• Assess DoD and DARPA policies and practices for protecting classified information and CUI and recommend improvements.
• Oversee development, preparation, quality control, processing, and dissemination of DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specifications.
• Advise DARPA personnel regarding appropriate classification markings.
• Manage Mandatory Declassification Program activities and prepare declassification recommendations.
• Review materials for suitability for public release.
• Develop and implement programs for controlling and destroying classified and controlled unclassified information.
• Oversee development, quality control, staffing, and lifecycle tracking of Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
• Develop and coordinate National Interest Determinations (NIDs).
• Prepare sponsorship documentation and coordinate facility security clearances with DCSA.
• Manage FCL termination, downgrade, invalidation, revalidation, and revocation activities.
• Maintain facility security files and coordinate associated personnel clearance requirements.
• Assess Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) and make recommendations concerning contractor eligibility for classified access.
• Prepare for and support security inspections conducted by oversight agencies.
• Develop required annual security reports.
• Execute security inquiry activities and support treaty compliance actions.

Required Qualifications and Skills (Must Be Reflected on Your Resume)

• A Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of related DoD or IC program security experience -OR- 12 years of related DoD or IC experience with no degree.
• Experience performing information and industrial security activities, including:
  1. Special Security Agreements.
  2. Voting Trusts.
  3. Proxy Agreements.
  4. DD Form 254s.
  5. National Interest Determinations.
  6. Manual declassification reviews.
  7. Facility security clearances.
  8. FOCI matters.
• Knowledge and leadership ability to set priorities, balance workload, conduct quality control, and advise/mentor security specialists.
• Strong knowledge of DoD information and industrial security policies and requirements.

Come on board with a company that Values its Employees!

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.