Senior Program Security Representative (Cyber & Long Range Fires)

QinetiQ US; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Program Security Representative to support an RDT&E Department of War client in Chantilly, VA. The successful candidate will provide cradle-to-grave security support for SCI, SAP, and collateral programs across all development phases.

Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree (or four additional years of related experience), seven years related experience, TS clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or four additional years of related experience.
• Seven years related experience required.
• TS clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility required; CI Poly willingness may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-discipline security support for SCI, SAP, and collateral programs across all development phases.
• Conduct daily security analysis for SCI, SAP, and collateral activities.
• Ensure adherence to NISPOM, DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy.
• Develop and execute policies for safeguarding SCI, SAP, and collateral data.
• Develop OPSEC test plans for CONUS and OCONUS operations.
• Provide ongoing security support with recommendations to improve policies and systems.
• Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to testing, training, and operations.
• Conduct SAP facility compliance reviews and track corrective actions.
• Investigate loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking a Program Security Representative to support a Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) Department of War client in Chantilly, VA. The highly motivated candidate will be providing leadership and guidance through knowledge, experience, and their ability to effectively provide cradle-to-grave security support in support of research and development programs within the Department of War.

Responsibilities

• The Program Security Representative’s (PSR) primary function is to provide multi-discipline security support for one or more of the client’s Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Program (SAP), and/or collateral programs.
• Provide daily multi-discipline analysis for SCI, SAP, and collateral activities for programs in all phases of development from analysis, design, testing & transition.
• 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 SCI, SAP, and collateral data in support of U.S. military operations.
• Develop OPSEC test plans in coordination with program teams as appropriate to support both CONUS and OCONUS operations.
• Provide daily 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.
• Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow‑on facility reviews, and facility close‑outs, and monitor, report and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required (or 4 additional years of experience).
• 7 years related experience required.
• 5 years of relevant experience supporting OSD organization.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility. Must be willing to sit for a CI Poly, if needed #qinetiqclearedjob.
• Knowledge of Special Access Program (SAP), and/or collateral programs.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be willing to actively communicate with co‑workers, program leadership, and clients, which may involve delivering presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting RDT&E programs specifically those in the Cyber, Hypersonics, and/or Long Range Fires.
• Military experience a plus.
• Former Navy Program Security Officer experience preferred.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is 150,000 - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Accessibility / Accommodation

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

EEO Statement

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.