Senior Security Specialist - International

Puyenpa Services LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k with employer match

11 company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Puyenpa Services LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Security Specialist - International to provide expert guidance on international security programs for the F-35 JPO and related activities. This proposal position requires strict DoD and IC compliance and an active DoD Secret clearance with SAR eligibility.

The role includes developing policies, coordinating with government and partner nations, and mentoring security staff to ensure secure handling of sensitive information and facilities across

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent plus experience in international security disciplines.
• Ten years of experience in international security, security management, or related fields.
• Ability to independently perform senior-level international security functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level international security support and SME guidance.
• Develop, review, and implement international security policies and procedures.
• Advise on international security requirements and foreign participation matters.
• Support security planning for international agreements and multinational activities.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/IC security directives and ICD 705.
• Coordinate security provisions for foreign nationals and visitors.
• Support accreditation activities for ICD 705 compliance.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and security assessments for stakeholders.
• Collaborate across security, program management, engineering, and operations.
• Mentor junior and mid-level security personnel.
• Represent the organization in meetings with U.S. Government and international stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written skills

Verbal skills

Briefing skills

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in related discipline

Bachelor's degree plus four years experience

Job description

Puyenpa is seeking a Senior Security Specialist - International for an upcoming proposal supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Joint Program Office (JPO) Security Services Contract. This senior-level position serves as a subject matter expert in international security programs, policies, and procedures supporting one of the Department of Defense's most complex multinational acquisition programs.

The selected candidate will provide expert guidance and oversight for international security activities, ensure compliance with applicable Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security requirements, and support engagement with U.S. and international stakeholders. The Senior Security Specialist will operate independently, provide strategic recommendations to program leadership, and assist with the protection of sensitive information, facilities, and technologies associated with international partner participation. This position will be located in Arlington, VA. and is structured as a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role. An active DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Required (SAR) eligibility/access is required.

This is a proposal position and is contingent upon contract award, customer approval, and final staffing authorization

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level international security support and subject matter expertise for F-35 program activities.


• Develop, review, coordinate, and implement international security policies, procedures, and program documentation.


• Advise government leadership on international security requirements, foreign participation matters, and security compliance.


• Support security planning and execution related to international agreements, partner nation engagements, and multinational program activities.


• Ensure compliance with applicable Department of Defense security directives, Intelligence Community requirements, and program-specific security policies.


• Review and coordinate security provisions affecting foreign nationals, international visitors, and partner nation representatives.


• Support secure facility accreditation activities and compliance requirements associated with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705.


• Analyze security issues, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to senior leadership.


• Prepare briefings, reports, security assessments, and decision-support products for government stakeholders.


• Coordinate across security, program management, acquisition, engineering, logistics, and operational communities to support mission objectives.


• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to junior and mid-level security personnel.


• Represent the organization during meetings, working groups, and security reviews involving U.S. Government and international stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline; or Bachelor's degree plus four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a Master's degree.


• Minimum of ten years of experience performing work related to international security, security management, special security, foreign disclosure, or related security disciplines.


• Ability to independently perform senior-level international security functions and provide subject matter expert guidance.


• Demonstrated knowledge of Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 5205.07 volumes.


• Demonstrated knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705.


• Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition, security, or international programs.


• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and briefing skills.


• Ability to work effectively with senior government officials, military personnel, and international stakeholders.


• Active DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Required (SAR) eligibility/access is required.


• Will be required to sign Letter of Intent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office or other Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs).


• Experience supporting multinational defense programs and international partner relationships.


• Familiarity with foreign disclosure processes and international program security requirements.


• Knowledge of Special Access Program (SAP) security requirements.


• Experience developing security policy, guidance, and implementation strategies.

• company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options


• company-paid life and disability insurance


• 401k retirement savings plan with employer match


• 11 company paid holidays per year


• paid time off