Program Security Representative

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high‑impact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, SPA is known for continuous innovation for government customers in the U.S. and abroad. The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID applies multi‑disciplinary analytic skills to support clients such as OUSD(R&E), OUSD(A&S), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA seeks a Program Security Representative to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Program Security Representative (PSR) with additional technical management and organizational support for OUSD(A&S), directly supporting the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management.
• Apply deep expertise in SCI/SAP security operations to enhance enterprise effectiveness.
• Perform eligibility determinations, nomination and waiver packages, access roster management, suitability tracking, and security database administration.
• Implement or assist in developing Security Classification Guides (SCGs), OPSEC Plans, Mitigation Plans, and Test Plans.
• Support investigations involving potential loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified or sensitive information.
• Conduct PAR/SAPNP reviews, visit requests, clearance verifications, destruction of classified materials, and document control.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with SAP clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience managing SCI/SAP security programs, including personnel, physical, information, industrial, and facility security.
• Proven ability to manage SAP/SCI personnel security processes.
• Proficiency in classification management, Top Secret accountability, and document/media control.
• Experience providing indoctrinations, debriefings, refresher training, and tailored security education to government, military, and industry personnel.
• Hands‑on experience performing essential security administrative functions.
• Ability to provide expert classification guidance and security support across multi‑level security programs in compliance with DoD SAP/SCI/collateral policies.
• Experience developing SOPs or operating frameworks to improve task coordination and consistency.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain structured security documentation, support knowledge transfer, and leverage tools/technologies that enhance transparency and continuity.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with various levels of management and personnel.
• Willingness to work fully onsite based on client needs.
• Desired: USSF/USAF operational experience, defense acquisition training and experience, integration of program security with broader organizational workflows, and support for senior leadership with structured analysis and decision‑support frameworks.

Pay

Virginia pay transparency salary range: USD $110,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year. Salaries are commensurate with experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work (subject to eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire).