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

General Dynamics Information Technology; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Comprehensive health benefits

Internal mobility program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Senior Principal Physical Security Officer to provide multi-discipline security support for SAPs, SCI, and collateral data. The role includes day-to-day analysis, policy development, and program oversight to ensure compliance with required security frameworks.

Responsibilities comprise conducting compliance reviews, risk assessments, and security training while coordinating with SAP security personnel and program staff.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience.
• 2+ years SAP experience required.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience as stated.
• TS/SCI clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• 10-25% travel expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to NISPOM, DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy.
• Develop and implement policies for SAP/SCI and collateral data safeguarding.
• Provide day-to-day security support and continuous improvement of security procedures.
• Identify vulnerabilities and risks in test, training, and operations.
• Assist in developing and training the Operations Security program.
• Oversee contractor and subordinate facility security support.
• Brief government and senior civilian staff on security topics.
• Conduct SAP facility compliance reviews and close-outs.
• Monitor and track corrective actions from reviews.
• Notify program staff of pertinent security matters timely.
• Lead investigations of classified information loss or compromise.
• Coordinate lessons learned for SAP security education.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight to the team.

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

Equivalent experience (4 years)

Job description

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
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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

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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)

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:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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.

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