Program Security Representative (PSR) III - greater Arlington, VA area

General Dynamics Corporation; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Program Security Representative in the greater Arlington, VA area to provide multi-discipline security support for SAPs, SCI, and collateral data.

The candidate will lead day-to-day security operations, ensure compliance with NISPOM and related policies, and train personnel across government and senior civilian staff. Requires 10+ years of related experience and TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a polygraph.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management capabilities for multi-discipline security programs.
• Deep knowledge of security policies and compliance requirements.
• Experience with SAP security and physical security systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to NISPOM and DoD security policies.
• Develop and implement SAP, SCI, and collateral security procedures.
• Provide day-to-day security support and policy improvements.
• Identify vulnerabilities and advise on risk mitigation measures.
• Lead security education and awareness programs for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Physical Security Operations

Physical Security Systems

SAP Security

Security Policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

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

Job description

Program Security Representative (PSR) III - greater Arlington, VA area

Location: USA VA Arlington

Full Part/Time: Full time

Job Req: RQ227034

Type of Requisition: Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Security Operations

Job Qualifications:

• Skills: Leadership, Physical Security Operations, Physical Security Systems, SAP Security, Security Policies
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 10 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

PHYSICAL SECURITY OFFICER SR PRINCIPAL

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.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight of team members.

Experience:

• 10+ years related experience
• 2+ years SAP experience required

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

Travel Requirements:

• 10-25% travel

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holiday

The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA VA Arlington

Additional Work Locations: USA MD Suitland - Customer Proprietary (MDC263)

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

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