Program Security Representative (PSR) I - greater DMV area

General Dynamics Information Technology; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Arlington, VA is seeking a Program Security Representative to provide multi-discipline security support for SAPs, SCI, and collateral data. You will perform day-to-day analysis and ensure adherence to NISPOM, DCID, ICD, and SAP policies.

Experience in SAP operations and security training is required; TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is needed to start. Travel of 10–25% is anticipated as part of this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience
• SAP experience desired
• SFPC counts towards 3 years of experience
• SPSC counts towards 5 years of experience
• SPED Certifications max 5 years
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree + 2 years experience OR equivalent (4 years)

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day security support for SAP, SCI and collateral data
• Develop and implement safeguarding policies for SAP/SCI
• Assess procedures to identify shortfalls and recommend improvements
• Identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to test, training and operations
• Coordinate with SAP security personnel for curriculum updates
• Brief government and senior civilian staff on security topics
• Conduct SAP facility compliance reviews and follow-up
• Monitor corrective actions from reviews and report progress
• Notify program staff of pertinent security matters
• Investigate loss or suspected loss of classified information
• Assist in operations security program implementation and training
• Provide contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Security policy knowledge

SAP/SCI security processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

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

Equivalent experience (4 years)

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

• Special Access Program (SAP) experience desired

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

Education:

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

Clearance Required to Start:

• TS/SCI required

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

Travel Requirements:

• 10-25% travel

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