Program Security Representative

Job Details

Description

About this position: Program Security Representative in Colorado Springs, CO

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via email or phone within ten business days regarding application status.

This position is contingent upon award of contract.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Serve as a Program Security Representative (PSR) supporting government acquisition, intelligence, Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and classified programs.

· Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive program security plans and procedures to ensure compliance with government security requirements.

· Administer personnel, physical, information, industrial, communications, and operational security functions for assigned programs.

· Coordinate and process personnel security actions, clearance verification, access requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and visit requests.

· Manage classified information control, accountability, storage, transmission, reproduction, and destruction activities.

· Support the protection of Critical Program Information (CPI), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and other sensitive program data.

· Assist with Program Protection Planning (PPP), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), DD Form 254 development, and contract security requirements.

· Conduct self-inspections, vulnerability assessments, compliance reviews, and security audits.

· Provide security guidance to government personnel, contractors, and program stakeholders regarding security requirements and compliance obligations.

· Investigate security incidents, violations, compromises, and reportable events; prepare documentation and corrective action recommendations.

· Coordinate with Program Managers, Security Managers, Contracting Officers, Engineers, Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), and Counterintelligence personnel.

· Support security accreditation, Risk Management Framework (RMF), insider threat, and supply chain risk management initiatives as applicable.

· Deliver security education, training, and awareness briefings.

· Assist with secure facility operations, accreditation activities, and classified meeting support.

· Maintain security records, databases, reports, and metrics in accordance with applicable regulations.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

· Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field. Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for education requirements.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting DoW, Intelligence Community, Federal Government, or defense contractor security programs.

· Experience supporting classified programs, SCI, SAP, acquisition, or program security activities.

· Experience administering personnel security, physical security, information security, or industrial security programs.

· Experience handling classified information and applying safeguarding requirements.

· Experience conducting security inspections, audits, risk assessments, or compliance reviews.

· Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing government security requirements.

· Experience coordinating with government customers and senior leadership.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and priorities.

· Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

· Knowledge of DoD, Intelligence Community, and Federal security regulations and directives.

· Understanding of SAP, SCI, collateral, and acquisition security programs.

· Knowledge of personnel, information, physical, industrial, and operational security disciplines.

· Familiarity with DISS, NBIS, JADE, ACCS, or related security management systems.

· Knowledge of Program Protection Planning (PPP), DD Form 254, and Security Classification Guide development.

· Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Insider Threat, OPSEC, and Supply Chain Risk Management principles.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to prepare reports, briefings, security plans, and technical documentation.

· Ability to interact effectively with senior government officials, military personnel, and contractors.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and security-related databases and applications.

· Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company.

· Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.

· Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.

· Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.

· Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally.

· Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

· Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.

· Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.

· Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free work.

Preferred

· Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

· Experience supporting Air Force, Space Force, SOCOM, Intelligence Community, or Special Operations programs.

· Experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments.

· Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC), Security+, CISSP, CPP, or related certification.

· Experience supporting acquisition, research and development, or advanced technology programs.

· Familiarity with ICD 705, SCIF accreditation, secure communications, and facility accreditation activities.

· Experience supporting contract security management and DD Form 254 administration.

· Knowledge of Counterintelligence (CI), Program Protection, Anti-Tamper, and Critical Program Information (CPI) protection requirements.

· Prior military security management, government civilian security, or contractor security experience.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must be able to sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods (frequently).

· Must be able to review and analyze detailed security, contractual, and technical documentation (frequently).

· Must be able to conduct inspections and move throughout office, secure, and operational environments (frequently).

· Must be able to communicate effectively during meetings, inspections, and briefings (frequently).

· Must be able to lift and transport up to 20 pounds of materials or equipment (occasionally).

· Must be able to travel to customer, contractor, and government locations as required (occasionally).

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of

Physical Setting:

· Primarily performed in government offices, program offices, secure facilities, SCIFs, and contractor environments.

· Work may occur in both classified and unclassified workspaces.

· Frequent interaction with military personnel, civilian government employees, contractors, and security professionals.

Schedule and Flexibility:

· Standard full-time schedule.

· Occasional extended hours may be required to support inspections, accreditation activities, audits, exercises, investigations, or program milestones.

· Flexibility required to support changing mission requirements and security priorities.

Other Pertinent Work Details:

· Must maintain all required access credentials and security clearances.

· Position may require routine access to classified information up to the Top Secret/SCI level.

· Requires strict adherence to government security regulations and company policies.

· High degree of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and attention to detail required.

· May support multiple programs and customers simultaneously.

Supervisory Responsibilities

· This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

· This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.