Senior Program Security Representative (PSR) - DARPA PSS

Kinsley Power Systems; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Celestar, a B&A Company, seeks a Senior Program Security Representative to support the DARPA PSS task order in Arlington, VA. Salary range $150,000–$205,000 annually with a TS/SCI clearance requirement and contingent upon contract award.

Anticipated award March 2027 and start is March 2027, with a period of performance of 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years. Celestar offers comprehensive benefits including dental, health, life, disability insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid holidays/time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of DoD or IC program security experience.
• Ability to balance workload across multiple complex programs.
• Ability to independently execute special projects and mentor PSRs and Security Administrators.
• Broad program security expertise in CUI, SAP/SCI, S&T protection, classification architecture, OPSEC, COMSEC, test security, intelligence oversight, threat support.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and program protection skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of PSR responsibilities for complex DARPA technology programs.
• Manage security requirements across multiple complex programs and classification environments.
• Work independently on complex or special program security projects.
• Provide informal leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to PSRs and Security Administrators.
• Develop and implement security architectures, program protection strategies, and security documentation.
• Support SAP, SCI, collateral, CUI, and other compartmented programs throughout the program lifecycle.
• Coordinate security activities with DARPA Program Managers, PSOs, SETAs, performers, transition partners, and Government organizations.
• Support security accreditation, inspections, incident mitigation, program meetings, tests, demonstrations, and closeout activities.
• Conduct quality reviews and provide experienced program security recommendations.

Skills

Program security leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Mentorship

Cross-program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years DoD/IC experience

Associate’s degree with 12+ years experience

Job description

Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking a Senior Program Security Representative (PSR) to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Program Security Services (PSS) task order.

ANTICIPATED AWARD: February/March 2027

ANTICIPATED START: March 2027

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years

LOCATION: Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $150,000–$205,000 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

• Perform the full range of PSR responsibilities described above for complex DARPA technology programs.
• Manage security requirements across multiple complex programs and classification environments.
• Work independently on complex or special program security projects.
• Provide informal leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to PSRs and Security Administrators.
• Develop and implement security architectures, program protection strategies, and security documentation.
• Support SAP, SCI, collateral, CUI, and other compartmented programs throughout the program lifecycle.
• Coordinate security activities with DARPA Program Managers, PSOs, SETAs, performers, transition partners, and Government organizations.
• Support security accreditation, inspections, incident mitigation, program meetings, tests, demonstrations, and closeout activities.
• Conduct quality reviews and provide experienced program security recommendations.

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- an Associate’s degree with 12 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and leadership ability to balance workload demands across multiple complex programs.
• Ability to independently execute special projects and advise/mentor PSRs and Security Administrators.
• Broad program security expertise in fundamental research, CUI, SAP/SCI, S&T protection, classification architecture, OPSEC, COMSEC, test security, intelligence oversight, threat support, and secure information/asset handling.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and program protection 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.