Program Security Representative III

Jobtailor; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Suitland, MD seeks a senior security professional to provide multi-discipline support for SAP, SCI, and collateral programs. The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and extensive experience with NISPOM and SAP policy.

You will develop and implement security policies, lead reviews, and mentor staff. Expect to brief government and senior staff, oversee corrective actions, and drive security awareness across programs.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required to start.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• 14+ years related experience; OR 10+ years + Bachelor's degree; OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of SAP experience required.
• Knowledge of NISPOM, DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-discipline security support for SAP, SCI, and Collateral programs.
• Develop and execute policies safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral data.
• Lead compliance reviews and document findings.
• Brief government and senior personnel on security topics.
• Monitor corrective actions from compliance reviews.
• Coordinate SAP security education and awareness programs.
• Provide leadership and oversight of security teams.

Skills

SAP Security

Leadership

Security Operations

NISPOM

SFPC

SPSC

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Security management systems

Job description

• Provide multi-discipline security support for one or more customer Special Access Programs
• Perform day-to-day multi-discipline analysis for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities
• Ensure adherence to NISPOM, its Supplement, DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy
• Develop and execute policies and procedures safeguarding SAP, SCI, and collateral data
• Continuously assess procedures, identify shortfalls, and recommend improvements to security policies, procedures, and systems
• Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test, training, and operational activities
• Develop, implement, and train the Operations Security program
• Provide contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight
• Brief government and senior civilian personnel on security-related topics
• Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on reviews, and close-outs
• Monitor, report, and track corrective actions from compliance reviews
• Notify program technical and management staff of pertinent security matters
• Explore losses, compromises, or suspected compromises of classified or sensitive information
• Conduct preliminary inquiries and generate damage assessments
• Coordinate lessons learned for SAP security education and awareness curriculum
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight of team members

Requirements

• Top Secret/SCI clearance required to start
• Must be able to attain Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
• U.S. citizenship required
• 10+ years of related experience listed in job qualifications
• 14+ years related experience; OR 10+ years related experience and Bachelor's degree in a related area; OR Associate's degree in a related area plus 2 years' experience; OR equivalent experience (4 years)
• 2+ years of SAP experience required
• Experience with leadership, physical security operations, physical security systems, SAP security, and security policies
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts toward 3 years of experience
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts toward 5 years of experience
• Maximum equivalent experience for SPED Certifications is no more than 5 years
• 10-25% travel required
• Ability to support Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities
• Knowledge of NISPOM, its Supplement, DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in multi-discipline security support, including SAP, SCI, and Collateral activities, while ensuring compliance with NISPOM and related policies. Proven ability to lead security programs, conduct compliance reviews, and provide oversight and training to team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• SAP Security Experience
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC)
• Leadership in Security Operations

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Multi-Discipline Security Analysis
• Policy Development and Execution
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Compliance Review Documentation
• Operational Security Program Implementation

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC)

Industry Keywords

• NISPOM
• DoD Overprint
• DCID
• ICD
• SAP Policy