Program Security Representative I

P-11 SECURITY; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

P-11 SECURITY in Chantilly, VA seeks a Program Security Representative to provide multi-discipline security support for SAPs, SCI, and collateral data, performing day-to-day analysis.

The role emphasizes adherence to NISPOM, DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy, with responsibilities to develop procedures, train staff, conduct compliance reviews, and coordinate with SAP security personnel.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years related experience.
• SFPC counts towards 3 years of experience.
• SPSC counts towards 5 years of experience.
• SPED certifications: max 5 years equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy.
• Develop and implement policies for SAP, SCI, and collateral data protection.
• Provide day-to-day security support including identifying shortfalls and recommending improvements.
• Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to training and operations.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and training the Operations Security program.
• Coordinate with SAP security personnel to apply lessons learned to education programs.
• Conduct SAP facility compliance reviews and document results.
• Monitor and track corrective actions from compliance reviews.

Skills

Security fundamentals

Policy development

Security clearance management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Description

The Program Security Representative’s primary function is to provide multi-discipline security support for one or more of the customer’s Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position will provide “day-to-day” multi-discipline analysis for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:

• Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy
• Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and collateral data in support of US military operations
• Provide day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving 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 in providing contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight
• Brief all levels of personnel, both in the government and senior civilian services, on a variety of security related topics
• Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on facility reviews, and facility close-outs
• Monitor, report and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews
• Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff
• Conduct exploration of any loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified and/or sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and generating damage assessments resulting from the loss of classified information.
• Coordinate with SAP security personnel to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the curriculum for the SAP security education & awareness program

Requirements

Experience:

• 5 - 7 years related experience
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards 3 years of experience
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts towards 5 years of experience
• Maximum equivalent experience for SPED Certifications is no more than 5 years

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

Security Clearance:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph