Senior Security Specialist

Parra Consulting Group (PCG) is actively seeking a Senior Security Specialist to provide physical and personnel security services to the Science and Technology Directorate's Office of Space and Counterspace (SCS). Serve as a Senior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) and provide support to the Government Program Security Officer (PSO).  As the CPSO, she/he will provide support for program security and execution of all security policies and requirements for specified SAP programs, compartments, sub-compartments, and projects, located in Reston, VA

This successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Review, draft, and maintain physical security and facility-related documentation.
• Conduct inspections of physical facilities, including TSCM compliance checks.
• Develop and update SOPs and other facility-related documents.
• Train personnel on access control lists and associated procedures.
• Train personnel in courier and secure transport procedures.
• Perform physical and personnel security duties in support of SSO/SSR responsibilities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with government security databases (e.g., DISS).
• Experience working with JADE, Scatter Castles, JPAS
• Strong SAP and SCIF accreditation experience
• Experience preparing, maintaining, and submitting security paperwork; familiarity with ICD 705, DoDD 5205.07, and related directives required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) training highly desired
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) strongly desired
• Experience training on and working with Special Access Programs (SAPs).
• Experience supporting SCIF accreditations and inspections.
• Experience serving as an SSO or SSR in government or contractor roles.
• Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Intelligence Community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Why Join Us?

Parra Consulting Group offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your leadership and expertise will drive project success. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a high-impact team and contribute to the company’s growth and operational excellence.