Security Education, Training, and Awareness Specialist - DARPA PSS

CELESTAR

$105K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience or Associate's degree with 8 years of experience.
  • Experience in security education within classified environments, particularly in a DoD context.
  • Proficiency in developing and delivering professional security training materials.
  • Familiarity with DoD security policies and regulations.
  • Strong skills in presentation, written communication, and training development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver security education and training products for DARPA personnel.
  • Conduct newcomer security orientation and update materials according to policy changes.
  • Create briefings and training materials supporting NISPOM and DoD training requirements.
  • Perform training needs analyses and create annual security training plans.
  • Produce quarterly newsletters and awareness products on current security trends.
  • Manage the DARPA Learning Management System for training sessions and tracking.
  • Coordinate with DCSA Academy and review updated DoD security policies.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the organization.
  • Engagement in a mission-critical project with significant impact.
  • Supportive environment valuing employee contributions and development.
Full Job Description
Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking a Security Education, Training, and Awareness Specialist 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: $105,000-$150,000 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:
• Develop and deliver security education, training, and awareness products for DARPA personnel and onsite contractors.
• Conduct newcomer security orientation training and update materials as policies and requirements change.
• Develop briefings, scripts, charts, graphics, and other products supporting NISPOM and DoD-required training.
• Conduct training needs analyses and develop annual security awareness training plans.
• Develop quarterly security awareness newsletters and other awareness products reflecting current security trends.
• Develop and maintain training plans and individual training modules.
• Coordinate with the DCSA Academy and other security education organizations.
• Review and provide input regarding new or revised DoD security policies, manuals, directives, regulations, and instructions.
• Manage the DARPA Learning Management System (LMS), including development, delivery, and tracking of training.
• Prepare reports on security topics and coordinate meetings with security education professionals.
• Coordinate and track offsite training requirements.
• Provide security education supporting an analytical and innovative approach to security policy implementation.
• Support initial and refresher Original Classification Authority training.

Required Qualifications and Skills (Must Be Reflected on Your Resume):
• A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related security education, training, and awareness experience -OR- an Associate's degree with 8 years of related experience.
• Experience performing security education, training, and awareness functions in a classified environment through a DoD support contract, defense industry, DoD civilian service, or military service.
• Ability to develop and deliver professional security training and awareness products.
• Knowledge of DoD security policies, regulations, and training requirements.
• Strong presentation, written communication, training development, and coordination skills.

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