Program Security Representative II

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (employer-paid)

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

401k plan

Job summary

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC in Chantilly, VA, specializes in security and risk management for US government programs. The Program Security Representative II provides multi-discipline security support for SAPs, SCI, and collateral data across missions, with day-to-day analysis and policy guidance.

You will ensure compliance with NISPOM, develop and train on SAP/SCI procedures, identify vulnerabilities, coordinate with security personnel, brief staff, and conduct facility reviews.

Qualifications

• Candidate should possess TS/SCI clearance or be eligible for access to SAP/SCI programs.
• Experience with Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and collateral data.
• Familiarity with DoD security programs, policies, and procedures.
• Professional certifications: SFPC, SPSC are considered toward experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and training abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-discipline security support for SAPs, SCI, and SAP activities.
• Develop, implement, and train policies to safeguard SAP/SCI data.
• Monitor procedures, identify shortfalls, and recommend improvements.
• Identify vulnerabilities, risks, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Brief government and civilian staff on security topics and ensure compliance.
• Conduct SAP facility reviews, follow-ons, and close-outs; track corrective actions.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Security Fundamentals

SAP/SCI experience

SFPC

SPSC

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree related field

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

4 years equivalent experience

Tools

DoD security policies

NISPOM compliance

Job description

FOUNDED BY USAF VETERANS in 2007, we are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS specializing in security and risk management. We’re intimately familiar with DOD security programs and mission requirements.

OUR CORE VALUES drive every action we take as a company. We strive to exhibit PERSPECTIVE, PASSION, COMMUNICATION, INTEGRITY AND ETHICS, and BALANCE in all we do.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE to address our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer- paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401k savings plan. At Watermark, our people come first!

Program Security Representative II

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.

In this role you will…

• 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
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Experience Requirements:

• 8-10 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 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Other Requirements:

• All Level I & Level II positions - candidate should possess some Special Access Program (SAP) experience
• All Level III positions -candidate should possess 2+ years of Special Access Program (SAP) experience
• Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings
• May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time
• Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
• Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Current Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Watermark provides salary ranges with job postings in states where it is legally required; any other salary ranges associated with our postings are third party estimates and may not be an accurate reflection of Watermark’s total compensation package. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hourly rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor Categories. Central to Watermark’s employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.

Watermark is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment are established without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.