Program Security Representative (PSR) - Special Access Programs (SAP)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Quantico, VA is seeking a Senior Program Security Representative to lead SAP/SCI security in DoD programs. You will act as SME, ensure compliance, and support both internal teams and external stakeholders in a complex security environment.

This role emphasizes policy implementation, training, risk assessment, and collaboration with government partners, IT security, and business development to maintain robust security for SAP spaces. US citizenship required; full-time on-site.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in DoD and/or IC program security management.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience supporting SAP environments.
• Knowledge of SAP/SCI standards, policies, processes, and government regulations.
• Experience managing and implementing ICD 705 facility requirements for SAP/SCI spaces.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess risk and implement security strategies in a dynamic environment.
• U.S. citizenship required due to security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support a DoD SAP security program across multiple DoW multi-level security environments.
• Partner with government and industry stakeholders to build strong working relationships and support mission success.
• Help implement and maintain compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and applicable ICD directives.
• Conduct site assessment visits and support training and education for security staff.
• Work closely with site leadership to strengthen and support local security programs.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments and help address security issues as they arise.
• Support internal investigations involving the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information.
• Stay current on evolving U.S. Government national security policies and procedures.
• Help mentor and develop security professionals to maintain a high-performing security team.
• Serve as a business partner by providing practical security guidance to leaders across the organization.
• Support Business Development efforts by ensuring compliance for classified proposals and security volumes.
• Collaborate with IT Security teams to promote integrated industrial and cyber security.
• Assist in developing training programs that support SAP security requirements.
• Draft and distribute appointment letters for key security roles (AAA, SAP CSO, SAP Accrediting Officials, SAP Personnel Security Officials).

Skills

DoD/IC security

SAP environments

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Security program leadership

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy compliance

Security training

U.S. citizenship

Tools

ICD 705

Job description

Program Security Representative (PSR) - Special Access Programs (SAP)

Location: US-VA-Quantico

Contract type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance required: Top Secret/SCI

ID: 2026-5041

Overview

We're seeking an experienced Senior Program Security Representative (PSR) to join our growing team in Quantico, VA. This role is ideal for a security professional with strong experience supporting DoW security requirements, including multi-level security environments and Special Access Programs (SAP).

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted Security Subject Matter Expert (SME), helping ensure compliance, strengthen security operations, and support both internal teams and external stakeholders across a complex security environment.

Responsibilities

As our Senior PSR, you will:

• Support a diverse industrial security program across multiple DoW multi-level security environments, including SAP
• Partner with both government and industry stakeholders to build strong working relationships and support mission success
• Help implement and maintain compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICD)
• Conduct site assessment visits and support training and education for security staff
• Work closely with site leadership to strengthen and support local security programs
• Participate in vulnerability assessments and help address security issues as they arise
• Support internal investigations involving the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information in accordance with NISP and customer security directives
• Stay current on evolving U.S. Government national security policies and procedures, and help communicate relevant updates to customer organizations
• Help mentor and develop security professionals to maintain a strong, knowledgeable, and high-performing security team
• Serve as a business partner by providing practical, sound security guidance to leaders across the organization
• Support Business Development efforts by helping ensure compliance for classified proposals and contributing to security volumes
• Collaborate with IT Security teams to promote an integrated approach to industrial and cyber security
• Assist in the development of training programs that support the implementation and execution of SAP security requirements
• Help draft and distribute appointment letters for key security roles, including:
  • Access Approval Authority (AAA)
  • Program Security Officers
  • SAP Accrediting Officials
  • SAP Personnel Security Officials

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in DoD and/or IC program security management
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Experience supporting SAP environments
• Strong knowledge of SAP/SCI security standards, policies, processes, and government regulations
• Experience managing and implementing ICD 705 facility requirements for SAP/SCI spaces
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess risk and implement security strategies in a dynamic environment
• Ability to navigate complex security challenges and adapt to evolving requirements
• U.S. citizenship required due to security clearance requirements

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $145,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status