Program Security Representative in Chantilly, Virginia at Aurex

Program Security Representative (PSR)
Chantilly, VA (On-site)

Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Job Summary

Aurex is seeking a highly experienced Program Security Representative (PSR) to provide multi-discipline security support for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Programs (SAP), and collateral programs. This role is critical in ensuring security integrity across all phases of program development—from initial analysis and design through testing and transition. You will be responsible for safeguarding mission-critical data and ensuring strict adherence to federal security policies in support of U.S. military operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Analysis: Provide daily multi-discipline analysis for SCI, SAP, and collateral activities; identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to testing, training, and operational activities.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policies.
• Operational Support: Assist in developing and executing approved policies for safeguarding data; develop OPSEC test plans for both CONUS and OCONUS operations in coordination with program teams.
• Facility & Compliance Oversight: Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews and close-outs; monitor and track all resulting corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Assess security procedures daily to identify shortfalls and provide recommendations for revising and improving security systems and policies.
• Inquiry & Assessment: Lead explorations into any loss or compromise of sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and generating damage assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience: 15+ years of related security experience, including at least 5 years of relevant experience supporting an OSD organization.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required (or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility. Must be willing to undergo a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph if required.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver presentations and actively engage with program leadership and clients.

How You Will Be Rewarded
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $190,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Job Location: Chantilly, VA

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

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