Program Security Representative (PSR) - Special Access Programs (SAP)

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Program Security Representative (PSR) to join our growing team in Quantico, VA. This role is ideal for a security professional with strong experience supporting DoW

security requirements, including multi-level security environments and Special Access Programs (SAP).

In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted Security Subject Matter Expert (SME), helping ensure compliance, strengthen security operations, and support both internal teams and external stakeholders across a complex security environment.

As our Senior PSR, you will:

• →Support a diverse industrial security program across multiple DoW multi-level security environments, including SAP
• →Partner with both government and industry stakeholders to build strong working relationships and support mission success
• →Help implement and maintain compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICD)
• →Conduct site assessment visits and support training and education for security staff
• →Work closely with site leadership to strengthen and support local security programs
• →Participate in vulnerability assessments and help address security issues as they arise
• →Support internal investigations involving the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information in accordance with NISP and customer security directives
• →Stay current on evolving U.S. Government national security policies and procedures, and help communicate relevant updates to customer organizations
• →Help mentor and develop security professionals to maintain a strong, knowledgeable, and high-performing security team
• →Serve as a business partner by providing practical, sound security guidance to leaders across the organization
• →Support Business Development efforts by helping ensure compliance for classified proposals and contributing to security volumes
• →Collaborate with IT Security teams to promote an integrated approach to industrial and cyber security
• →Assist in the development of training programs that support the implementation and execution of SAP security requirements
• →Help draft and distribute appointment letters for key security roles, including:
  • →Access Approval Authority (AAA)
  • →Program Security Officers
  • →SAP Accrediting Officials
  • →SAP Personnel Security Officials

• 15+ years of experience in DoD and/or IC program security management
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Experience supporting SAP environments
• Strong knowledge of SAP/SCI security standards, policies, processes, and government regulations
• Experience managing and implementing ICD 705 facility requirements for SAP/SCI spaces
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess risk and implement security strategies in a dynamic environment
• Ability to navigate complex security challenges and adapt to evolving requirements
• U.S. citizenship required due to security clearance requirements

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $145,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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