Program Security Representative (PSR) III

About the role

The Program Security Representative’s primary function is to provide multi‑discipline security support for one or more of the customer’s Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position delivers day‑to‑day analysis for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SAP activities.

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 SAP, SCI and collateral data in support of U.S. military operations.
• Provide day‑to‑day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and recommend revisions.
• 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 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 or sensitive information, including preliminary inquiries and damage assessments.
• Coordinate with SAP security personnel to incorporate lessons learned into the SAP security education & awareness curriculum.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight of team members.

Requirements

• 10+ years of related security experience.
• 2+ years of SAP experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years experience OR equivalent experience (4 years).
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts toward 3 years of experience.
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts toward 5 years of experience.
• Maximum equivalent experience for SPED certifications is 5 years.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance required; must be able to obtain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Travel requirement: 10‑25%.

Skills

• Physical Security
• Program Security
• Security Management

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including multiple medical plan options (some with Health Savings Accounts), dental, and vision plans.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and a variety of paid time‑off options (sick, personal, parental, military, bereavement, jury duty).
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life, accidental death & dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel/accident insurance.
• Full‑flex work weeks and flexible work arrangements where possible.
• Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
• Access to cutting‑edge technology and learning environments.

Pay

Salary range: $137,870 – $186,530 (actual compensation will depend on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements).

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Travel: 10‑25% required
• Telecommuting: On‑site (Arlington, VA, USA)