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 educ