Program Security Representative II

About the role

Primary function is to provide multi-discipline security support for one or more of the customer’s Special Access Programs (SAPs). Chosen individual will provide “day-to-day” multi-discipline analysis for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Person that will be performing this Program Security Representative role will be a member of the program protection team which is a little more specialized than Personnel Security or Physical Security.

Key areas of expertise

• Program Protection or program protection plans (PPP)
• Security classification guide (SCG)
• DoDI 5000 series of documents, specifically DoDI 5000.83
• DoDI 5200.01

Responsibilities

• 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 Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and collateral data in support of US military operations
• Provide day-to-day 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
• Assist in developing, implementing, and training the Operations Security program
• Assist in providing contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight
• Brief all levels of personnel, both in the government and senior civilian services, on a variety of security related topics
• Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on facility reviews, and facility close-outs
• Monitor, report and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews
• Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff
• 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
• Coordinate with SAP security personnel to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the curriculum for the SAP security education & awareness program

Qualifications

• Prior SAP "read on" is required (Special Access Program ~ SAP)
• 10+ years related experience
• 2+ years of SAP experience required
• Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
• TS/SCI required to start
• Must have the ability to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
• US Citizenship required

Certifications

• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards 3 years of experience
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts towards 5 years of experience
• Maximum equivalent experience for SPED Certifications is no more than 5 years

Schedule & travel

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA CO Colorado Springs

Pay & benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with additional paid vacation and holidays
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

The likely salary range for this position is $94,520 - $127,880. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.