Program Security Representative

Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required; polygraph willingness essential.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but waived for extensive relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years supporting classified environments, particularly within DoW or Intelligence Community.
  • Expertise in Executive Order 13526 and DoD security manuals is essential.
  • Proficient in Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and Joint Access Database Environment (JADE).
  • Willingness to travel locally and attend after-hours meetings necessary.
  • Ability to work full-time in a secure Chantilly VA office.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee full security lifecycle for projects ensuring classification protection and compliance.
  • Manage security support for meetings and provide coordination with industry partners.
  • Conduct oversight of project reviews, including technical exchange meetings and periodic reviews.
  • Communicate effectively with authorities and provide timely notifications regarding security matters.
  • Develop and manage key security documents such as DD 254s and Security Classification Guides.
  • Implement Operations Security (OPSEC) practices for prototype acquisition projects.
  • Conduct risk analysis for end-to-end protection of prototype development phases.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development and training opportunities.
  • Supportive work environment focused on security best practices.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge prototype acquisition projects.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with industry partners and governmental agencies.
Full Job Description
Overview

Seeking a Program Security Representative (PSR) to support a DoW R&D Rapid Prototyping Office by providing security support to Program Managers and Portfolio Leads in a Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) Security capacity for protection of prototype acquisition projects. The PSR will provide security support by implementing sound Operations Security (OPSEC) practices, developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) for project protection, and performing project risk analysis for end-to-end closure of the protection baseline for assigned prototype capability development projects.

  • Oversee the full security lifecycle for projects ensuring the protection of all classification levels and CUI, provide day-to-day support relating to protection of project sensitive information, and provide timely and accurate security related information to personnel in accordance with security classification guides and national policies.
  • Plan, coordinate, provide, and manage security support for meetings. Attend project reviews, i.e., technical exchange meetings (TEM), periodic project reviews (PPR), and provide oversight and PSO coordination to industry partners. Concise and effective communication with, and timely notifications to, relevant Oversight Authority and Cognizant Authority SAPCOs.
  • Apply a subject matter expert working knowledge of Executive Order 13526, DoD Information Security Manuals, and DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manuals.
  • Create and manage key security documents, including DD 254s, Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and Project Protection Plans (PPPs).
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance at time of application and willing to take a polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree (may be waived for significant [and relevant] experience)
  • 8 years of experience (minimum) supporting classified operating environments embedded with Department of War or the Intelligence Community. Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) experience may be considered in lieu of on-site experience
  • Expert working knowledge of Executive Order 13526, DoD Information Security Manuals, and DoD SAP Security Manuals
  • Knowledge and proficiency of Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and Joint Access Database Environment (JADE)
  • Must be comfortable traveling locally and attending meetings that may occur outside normal business hours; occasional CONUS travel is expected
  • Able to work full-time in a Chantilly VA office within SCIF/SAPF spaces

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