Security Education, Training, and Awareness Specialist - DARPA PSS

Celestar Corp; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and personal time off

Job summary

Celestar Corporation seeks a Security Education, Training, and Awareness Specialist to support the DARPA PSS task order in Arlington, VA. Salary range is $105,000–$150,000 annually with compensation based on experience, certifications, and clearance.

Active TS/SCI clearance required; 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s or 8 years with an Associate’s. Responsibilities include developing training, managing the LMS, and coordinating with DoD education organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related security education, training, and awareness experience OR Associate’s with 8 years
• Experience performing security education, training, and awareness in a classified environment through a DoD support contract or related service
• Ability to develop and deliver professional security training and awareness products
• Knowledge of DoD security policies, regulations, and training requirements
• Strong presentation, written communication, training development, and coordination skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver security education, training, and awareness products for DARPA personnel and onsite contractors
• Conduct newcomer security orientation training and update materials as policies change
• Develop briefings, scripts, charts, graphics, and other products supporting DoD training
• Conduct training needs analyses and develop annual security awareness training plans
• Develop quarterly security awareness newsletters and other awareness products
• Develop and maintain training plans and individual training modules
• Coordinate with the DCSA Academy and other security education organizations
• Review and provide input on new DoD policies, directives, and instructions
• Manage the DARPA Learning Management System (LMS), including development, delivery, and tracking of training
• Prepare reports on security topics and coordinate meetings with security education professionals
• Coordinate and track offsite training requirements
• Provide security education supporting an analytical approach to policy implementation
• Support initial and refresher Original Classification Authority training

Skills

Strong presentation

Written communication

Training development

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years related experience

Associate’s degree with 8 years related experience

Job description

Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking a Security Education, Training, and Awareness Specialist to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Program Security Services (PSS) task order. If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.

ANTICIPATED AWARD: February/March 2027
ANTICIPATED START: March 2027
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
LOCATION: Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $105,000–$150,000 annually

Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, security clearance, and contract funding. This position is contingent upon contract award.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI Clearance, adjudicated within the past five (5) years

About Us

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver security education, training, and awareness products for DARPA personnel and onsite contractors.
• Conduct newcomer security orientation training and update materials as policies and requirements change.
• Develop briefings, scripts, charts, graphics, and other products supporting NISPOM and DoD-required training.
• Conduct training needs analyses and develop annual security awareness training plans.
• Develop quarterly security awareness newsletters and other awareness products reflecting current security trends.
• Develop and maintain training plans and individual training modules.
• Coordinate with the DCSA Academy and other security education organizations.
• Review and provide input regarding new or revised DoD security policies, manuals, directives, regulations, and instructions.
• Manage the DARPA Learning Management System (LMS), including development, delivery, and tracking of training.
• Prepare reports on security topics and coordinate meetings with security education professionals.
• Coordinate and track offsite training requirements.
• Provide security education supporting an analytical and innovative approach to security policy implementation.
• Support initial and refresher Original Classification Authority training.

Required Qualifications and Skills (Must Be Reflected on Your Resume)

• A Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related security education, training, and awareness experience -OR- an Associate’s degree with 8 years of related experience.
• Experience performing security education, training, and awareness functions in a classified environment through a DoD support contract, defense industry, DoD civilian service, or military service.
• Ability to develop and deliver professional security training and awareness products.
• Knowledge of DoD security policies, regulations, and training requirements.
• Strong presentation, written communication, training development, and coordination skills.

Come on board with a company that Values its Employees!

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.