Program Security Representative - Executive Support (DARPA PSS)

CELESTAR

$150K — $205K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years or Associate's with 8 years in DoD or IC program security.
  • 5 years supporting senior DoD or IC leaders at General/Flag Officer or SES level.
  • Strong knowledge of senior-level protocol and classified operations.
  • Exceptional skills in program security, information security, logistics, and executive communication.
  • Preferred experience at DoD headquarters level.

Responsibilities

  • Provide specialized security support to DARPA senior leadership.
  • Communicate with senior levels of DoD, Intelligence Community, and Legislative Branch.
  • Plan and present classified briefings for high-level officials.
  • Manage classified logistics and information security support daily.
  • Coordinate access for classified meetings and exercises both domestically and internationally.
  • Research and prepare materials for Agency leadership briefings.
  • Handle personnel security access, indoctrinations, and debriefings.

Benefits

  • Supportive company culture that values employees.
  • Opportunity to work on critical national security initiatives.
  • Engagement in high-level strategic discussions with senior officials.
  • Chance to leverage specialized skills within a prestigious agency.
Full Job Description
Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking a Program Security Representative - Executive Support to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Program Security Services (PSS) task order. If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.

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

Responsibilities:
• Provide specialized program security support to the DARPA Director, Deputy Director, Chief of Staff, Service Liaison Officers, and other senior staff.
• Communicate across senior levels of DoD, the Intelligence Community, Executive Branch, and Legislative Branch in support of classified activities.
• Plan, organize, and present classified briefings for senior DARPA leadership.
• Provide day-to-day classified logistics and information security support.
• Plan classified logistics for offsite senior-leader engagements.
• Coordinate access and attendance for classified CONUS and OCONUS meetings, demonstrations, exercises, and conferences.
• Provide security and program protection advice to the DARPA Director and Deputy Director.
• Research and assemble background/reference materials for Agency leadership.
• Maintain personnel security accesses and conduct indoctrinations and debriefings.
• Manage SAPFs and SCIFs supporting the DARPA Director and Deputy Director.
• Conduct secure data transfers across networks of varying classification levels.
• Maintain accountability for classified documents and media.
• Support and represent the DARPA SAPCO in interactions with DoD SAP organizations.

Required Qualifications and Skills (Must Be Reflected on Your Resume):
• A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related DoD or IC program security experience -OR- an Associate's degree with 8 years of related experience.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience directly supporting senior DoD or IC leaders at the General/Flag Officer or Senior Executive Service (SES) level.
• Demonstrated understanding of senior-level protocol and classified operations.
• Strong program security, information security, logistics, briefing, coordination, and executive communication capabilities.
• Headquarters-level experience within a DoD agency, highly desired.

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