Contract Security Officer (CSO)

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Contract Security Officer (CSO) to join our team in Falls Church, VA. Under the supervision of the Senior Security Manager, this position will provide mostly administrative security support for Intelligence Community program.

Responsibilities

• Provide a diverse range of administrative support functions such as maintaining records, data entry, filing, and protecting personal identifiable information
• Conduct briefings for new hires, to include new hire folders and packets for briefing
• Conduct debriefing and terminations
• Construct and submit required paperwork in a timely manner
• Conduct quality control review of investigation packages (Questionnaire for National Security Positions SF86 to ensure they are complete and accurate prior to submittal (no entry left blank, required timelines are covered, etc.))
• Create crossover and initial forms to submit to customer for signature
• Complete badge renewals for employees possessing a customer issued badge
• Ensure yearly Financial Disclosure Forms (FDF) are completed for the contract to meet customer deadline
• Submit uncleared employees for visitor access in accordance with customer policy
• Assist in reviewing Security Pre-Screen Forms for all applicants requiring a security clearance
• Conduct clearance checks enterprise wide for legitimate business purposes utilizing Scattered Castles and other databases
• Update and maintain contract personnel listing
• Comply with all Security requirements (NISPOM, ICDs, and company policies)
• Participate in clearance processing notifications to employees with HR
• Ensure all employees are briefed or have appropriate SCI briefings
• Assist with Security investigations when needed or directed
• Provide ad hoc security support for personnel seeking guidance or direction
• Experience working on proposals
• Physical Security ICD 705 experience
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

• 7 years of job-related (Intelligence Community) experience or equivalent
• Associate's degree (work experience can be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Must be able to work with operational application software including word-processing and spreadsheet programs
• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI US Government Clearance with Polygraph
• US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the construction of secure spaces such as Closed Areas and SCIFs or some physical security experience
• Capacity to coordinate with senior leadership to resolve issues that could have an impact on the security, and compliance of employees, programs, facilities and operations
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and small groups to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Work Environment

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards
• Occasional lifting to 20 pounds
• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal
• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents
• Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication
• Constant mental alertness
• Must possess planning/organizing skills
• Must be able to work under deadlines

Pay

110,000-130,000

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance