Program Security Representative

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense in Colorado Springs seeks a Program Security Representative (PSR) to manage SAP/SCI programs, implement policies, and coordinate with DoD and IC customers. The role supports security administration, training, and incident response in a hybrid work setting.

Applicants should hold an active TS/SCI clearance, have 7–10 years in security disciplines, and be prepared for a CI polygraph. The job emphasizes policy development, SETA programs, and collaboration with Kratos leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in Personnel, Physical, and Industrial Security
• Experience in COMSEC
• Experience in SCI and SAP management
• Experience with DoD and IC customers
• Current/Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Willingness to submit to a CI Polygraph
• 7-10 years related experience
• SFPC counts towards 3 years of experience; SPSC counts towards 5 years of experience
• Maximum equivalent experience for SPED Certifications is no more than 5 years
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills including the use of Microsoft Office software
• FSO training (possessing facilities), or completed within 3 months of hiring

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing approved policies for SAP, SCI, and collateral information
• Ensuring adherence to NISPOM and related policies
• Providing day-to-day security support and improving security policies
• Developing and implementing SETA program for employees
• Conducting indoctrinations, debriefs, and refresher training
• Briefing government and civilian personnel on security topics
• Developing procedures for responding to security incidents and investigations
• Conducting SCI/SAP self-inspections and facility reviews
• Maintaining security documentation and personnel security records
• Maintaining inventories and accountability of classified materials and equipment

Skills

Security clearance

DoD/IC experience

Policy development

Security training

MS Office

Written/verbal/presentation

FSO training

CI Polygraph willingness

COMSEC

SCI/SAP management

Tools

SIMs

SWFT

ACS

IDS

TALON

JADE

SC

NBIS

NISS

Job description

Readiness Delivered.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos has an exciting hybrid work, opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO for a Program Security Representative.

The selected individual will be working in a Program Security Representative (PSR) role and assisting with the compliance of Sensitive compartmented information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) government contracts.
Additionally, the selected individual will be responsible for the security administration, management, training and operations of SCI and SAP programs. As a security specialist, you are the primary interface between Kratos Program Management, Leadership and Government customers as it pertain to program management and compliance. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and collateral information.
• Ensuring strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM, its Supplement, DCID, ICD, and SAP policies.
• Providing day-to-day security support, including continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and providing appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures, and systems.
• Developing and implementing a Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA) program for employees to ensure they understand and comply with security protocols.
• Conducting indoctrinations, debriefs, annual refresher training, and any additional required training.
• Briefing all levels of personnel, both in the government and senior civilian services, on a variety of security-related topics.
• Developing and implementing procedures for responding to security incidents, including reporting
• incidents to the appropriate authorities and conducting investigations.
• Conducting and documenting SCI/SAP self-inspections, facility compliance reviews, follow-on facility
• reviews, and facility close-outs.
• Maintaining all security documentation and personnel security records for cleared personnel in each required database (DISS, SC, TALON, JADE) in accordance with DoD and IC policies.
• Maintain inventories and accountability of classified materials, media, hardware, and equipment.

Keyword: Contractor Special Security Officer, CSSO, Contractor Program Security Officer, CPSO, Industrial Security, Security Analyst, Program Security, Physical Security, Personnel Security, Document Control,
Required Experience:

• Experience in Personnel, Physical, and Industrial Security
• Experience in COMSEC
• Experience in SCI and SAP management
• Experience working with DoD and IC customers
• Current/Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Willingness to submit to a CI Polygraph
• 7-10 years related experience
• SFPC counts towards 3 years of experience; SPSC counts towards 5 years of experience
• Maximum equivalent experience for SPED Certifications is no more than 5 years
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills including the use of Microsoft Office software
• FSO training (possessing facilities), or completed within 3 months of hiring

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• CDSE or ICD Certifications
• Previous government program security experience
• CI Polygraph
• Experience with SIMs, SWFT, ACS, IDS, TALON, JADE, SC, NBIS, NISS
• Active TS/SCI Clearance, may sponsor for right candidate

#LI-Hybrid

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $110,000-$160,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offeringsifrom commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. i

From: Kratos Defense