Senior Information & Industrial Security Lead (TS/SCI) DARPA PSS

Celestar Corp; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking an Information & Industrial Security Senior Specialist to support DARPA PSS tasks in Arlington, VA. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and offers a salary range of $140,000–$190,000 annually.

Qualification requires a Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of related DoD/IC experience or 12 years without a degree, along with strong knowledge of security policies and experience in industrial security activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of related DoD or IC program security experience - OR - 12 years of related DoD or IC experience with no degree.
• Experience performing information and industrial security activities, including: Special Security Agreements, Voting Trusts, Proxy Agreements, DD Form 254s, National Interest Determinations, Manual declassification reviews, Facility security clearances, FOCI matters.
• Knowledge and leadership ability to set priorities, balance workload, conduct quality control, and advise/mentor security specialists.
• Strong knowledge of DoD information and industrial security policies and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess DoD and DARPA policies and practices for protecting classified information and CUI and recommend improvements.
• Oversee development, preparation, quality control, processing, and dissemination of DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specifications.
• Advise DARPA personnel regarding appropriate classification markings.
• Manage Mandatory Declassification Program activities and prepare declassification recommendations.
• Review materials for suitability for public release.
• Develop and implement programs for controlling and destroying classified and controlled unclassified information.
• Oversee development, quality control, staffing, and lifecycle tracking of Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
• Develop and coordinate National Interest Determinations (NIDs).
• Prepare sponsorship documentation and coordinate facility security clearances with DCSA.
• Manage FCL termination, downgrade, invalidation, revalidation, and revocation activities.
• Maintain facility security files and coordinate associated personnel clearance requirements.
• Assess Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) and make recommendations concerning contractor eligibility for classified access.
• Prepare for and support security inspections conducted by oversight agencies.
• Develop required annual security reports.
• Execute security inquiry activities and support treaty compliance actions.

Skills

DoD/IC program security

Leadership & mentoring

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree + DoD/IC experience

Job description

Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking an Information & Industrial Security Senior 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: $140,000–$190,000 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:

·Assess DoD and DARPA policies and practices for protecting classified information and CUI and recommend improvements.

·Oversee development, preparation, quality control, processing, and dissemination of DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specifications.

·Advise DARPA personnel regarding appropriate classification markings.

·Manage Mandatory Declassification Program activities and prepare declassification recommendations.

·Review materials for suitability for public release.

·Develop and implement programs for controlling and destroying classified and controlled unclassified information.

·Oversee development, quality control, staffing, and lifecycle tracking of Security Classification Guides (SCGs).

·Develop and coordinate National Interest Determinations (NIDs).

·Prepare sponsorship documentation and coordinate facility security clearances with DCSA.

·Manage FCL termination, downgrade, invalidation, revalidation, and revocation activities.

·Maintain facility security files and coordinate associated personnel clearance requirements.

·Assess Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) and make recommendations concerning contractor eligibility for classified access.

·Prepare for and support security inspections conducted by oversight agencies.

·Develop required annual security reports.

·Execute security inquiry activities and support treaty compliance actions.

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

·A Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of related DoD or IC program security experience -OR- 12 years of related DoD or IC experience with no degree.

·Experience performing information and industrial security activities, including:

oSpecial Security Agreements.

oVoting Trusts.

oProxy Agreements.

oDD Form 254s.

oNational Interest Determinations.

oManual declassification reviews.

oFacility security clearances.

oFOCI matters.

·Knowledge and leadership ability to set priorities, balance workload, conduct quality control, and advise/mentor security specialists.

·Strong knowledge of DoD information and industrial security policies and requirements.

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.