PSR I - Program Security Representative I

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a Program Security Representative I to ensure strict adherence to NISPOM, DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy, supporting SAP/SCI and collateral data protection for US military operations.

You will develop and train on security procedures, identify vulnerabilities, perform facility reviews, coordinate with SAP security personnel, and brief government and civilian staff on topics related to security.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing SAP and SCI protection per DoD guidelines.
• Familiarity with NISPOM, DCID, ICD and related SAP policies.
• Ability to identify vulnerabilities and recommend policy improvements.
• Experience briefing personnel at government or civilian levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to NISPOM, its Supplement, overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy.
• Assist in developing and executing policies for safeguarding SAP/SCI and collateral data.
• Provide day-to-day security support with ongoing policy improvements.
• Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks during tests and operations.
• Help develop, implement, and train the Operations Security program.
• Coordinate contractor and subordinate facility oversight.
• 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.
• Investigate loss or compromise of classified information.
• Coordinate lessons learned into SAP security education program.

Skills

Security policy understanding

Vulnerability assessment

Security training & briefing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Associate’s degree + 2 years' experience OR 4 years equivalent

Tools

SFPC certification

SPSC certification

SPED certifications

Job description

Come make your mark with Watermark!

FOUNDED BY USAF VETERANS

in 2007, we are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

specializing in security and risk management. We’re intimately familiar with DOD security programs and mission requirements.

OUR CORE VALUES

drive every action we take as a company. We strive to exhibit PERSPECTIVE, PASSION, COMMUNICATION, INTEGRITY AND ETHICS, and BALANCE in all we do.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE

to address our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer- paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401k savings plan. At Watermark, our people come first!

Program Security Representative I

• 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
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Experience Requirements

• 5-7 years related experience
• 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 Requirements

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

Other Requirements

• All Level I & Level II positions - candidate should possess some Special Access Program (SAP) experience
• All Level III positions -candidate should possess 2+ years of Special Access Program (SAP) experience

Security Clearance Requirements

• Current Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Watermark provides salary ranges with job postings in states where it is legally required; any other salary ranges associated with our postings are third party estimates and may not be an accurate reflection of Watermark’s total compensation package. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hourly rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor Categories. Central to Watermark’s employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.

Watermark is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment are established without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.