Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO)

About the Role

BAE Systems is seeking a passionate and driven Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) to join our rapidly expanding security team in the vibrant Southern New Hampshire area. This role offers the opportunity to work on the world’s most advanced electronics—from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers—spanning air, land, sea, and space. You’ll contribute to critical national security missions by protecting cutting-edge technologies across a multitude of Special Access Programs (SAPs).

As the CSSO, you’ll collaborate with leaders across the organization, build key relationships with internal and external customers, and develop highly sought-after skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This position is primarily onsite at a BAE Systems facility due to the need for regular in-person collaboration and onsite responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to government and company security policies, providing expert guidance and direction to program teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for US Government Program Security Officers and collaborate closely with program managers.
• Oversee security for prime and subcontractors, including developing and maintaining DD254s and providing essential security guidance.
• Author, implement, and maintain comprehensive program-level security plans, procedures, and instructions.
• Lead formal self-inspections, track corrective actions to completion, and conduct thorough security audits.
• Deliver engaging security education and awareness training, conduct briefings, and provide classification guidance to employees.
• Investigate and resolve security incidents.
• Support a holistic security posture by contributing to other critical disciplines, including Personnel, Physical, Cyber, COMSEC, Document Control, and Visitor Control.
• Participate in after-hours alarm response.
• Mentor junior security personnel on policies and procedures put in place by the US Government.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant security experience, or 9 years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Deep understanding and practical application of U.S. Government security standards, DoW SAP Manuals, DoW SCI Manuals, and ICD/ICS series directives and standards.
• Familiarity with a broad range of technologies and applications aligned with ICD 705 Technical Specifications.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with program managers and maintain strong working relationships with US Government Program Security Officers.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, make sound judgments, work independently, analyze complex issues, and deliver effective solutions.
• Highly proficient in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to clearly and concisely present complex information to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated mastery of ICD-705 guidelines, with practical experience implementing security measures including intrusion detection systems, access control technologies, and TEMPEST requirements for DoW and IC clients.
• Proven ability to navigate and ensure program compliance within complex, multi-level secure environments, even in challenging, non-standard situations.
• Ability to independently identify, assess, and resolve unique security challenges with creative solutions that support contract performance while maintaining strict security protocols.
• Professional demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multi-tasked environment.
• Prior experience as a SAP Accountability Officer.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $101,398 - $172,377. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage and life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and a legal plan.
• Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.