Program Security Representative

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, SPA is known for continuous innovation for government customers in the U.S. and abroad. Our talented team is highly collaborative, producing results that matter. SPA:
Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

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 implement sound OPSEC practices, develop CONOPs for project protection, and perform project risk analysis to close the protection baseline for assigned prototype capability development projects.

• Oversee the full security lifecycle for projects, ensuring protection of all classification levels, CUI, and sensitive information, and provide timely security information to personnel in accordance with classification guides and national policies.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage security support for meetings, attend project reviews (TEM, PPR), and provide oversight and PSO coordination to industry partners. Communicate concisely and notify Oversight and Cognizant Authorities, SAPCOs.
• Apply 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).

• Active TS/SCI security clearance at time of application and willingness to take a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree (may be waived for significant, relevant experience).
• Eight (minimum) years supporting classified operating environments embedded with Department of War or the Intelligence Community;
  Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) experience 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).
• Comfortable traveling locally and attending meetings outside normal business hours; occasional CONUS travel expected.
• Able to work full‑time in a Chantilly, VA office within SCIF/SAPF spaces.

Pay Transparency Range: USD 150,000 – 190,000 per year.

SPA provides a competitive base pay and variable compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Benefits and specific programs may vary by location, date of hire, and eligibility.