Technical Security Support Specialist - DARPA PSS

Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking a Technical Security Support 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: $145,000–$200,000 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

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

• Provide database management and administration support for SAPCO security databases, including JADE, Document Control, DFASTs, Archive/Inventory Management System, and related systems.
• Represent SAPCO requirements and equities within JADE Requirements and SAP IT Working Groups.
• Develop and execute training plans to ensure new and existing personnel are proficient in applicable security databases.
• Develop reporting capabilities and generate personnel security metrics and other statistical reports.
• Prepare and present briefings regarding personnel, facilities, archival, cybersecurity, and database operations.
• Generate and maintain lists of polygraph examinees in accordance with DARPA Polygraph Policy.
• Collaborate with database developers and system integrators to improve and expand database functionality.
• Assist with development and prioritization of technical requirements.
• Participate in working groups and coordinate implementation of system upgrades.

• A Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of related DoD SAP or IC technical security support experience - OR- an Associate’s degree with 12 years of related DoD or IC technical security support experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting security database/data-management systems within DoD SAP or IC environments.
• Knowledge of systems used to manage SAP compartments, facilities, personnel, information, and security records.
• Ability to develop database reports, metrics, and statistical products for senior leadership.
• Experience coordinating with database developers, integrators, and IT working groups.
• Strong database administration, requirements management, training, reporting, briefing, and technical coordination skills.

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.