Program Security Representative (PSR) I

General Dynamics Information Technology; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Program Security Representative to support SAP/SCI and collateral data protection. You will perform day-to-day multi-discipline security activities, ensuring compliance with NISPOM, DCID, ICD, and SAP policies.

The role includes training, risk assessment, and coordination with SAP security personnel to implement lessons learned and safeguard operations for US military programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or associate degree with related experience or equivalent experience (4 years).
• Experience in SAP/SCI security and adherence to DoD directives.
• Ability to brief and train personnel on security topics.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day multi-discipline security support for SAPs, SCI, and collateral data.
• Develop and implement safeguarding policies and procedures for SAP/SCI operations.
• Conduct facility compliance reviews, follow-ups, and action tracking.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend security improvements.
• Brief government and civilian staff on security topics and educate staff.

Skills

Policy development

Security briefing

Compliance review

Coordination with SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Associate’s degree in related area + 2 years’ experience

Equivalent experience (4 years)

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)

Special Program Security Certification (SPSC)

Job 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

Experience

• 5+ years related experience
• SAP experience desired

Education

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

Experience Education Equivalents

• 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

Clearance Required to Start

• TS/SCI required
• Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph