Security Education, Training, and Awareness Specialist - DARPA PSS

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 About Us 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. 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. Come on board with a company that Values its Employees! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kinsley Power Systems