Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO)

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with DoDM 5205.07 (SAP Security), DoDM 5105.21 (SCI), ICD/ICS 705, ICD 704, DNI directives, 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), SEAD policies, and all applicable government and corporate security requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SAP, SCI, and collateral security policies, procedures, and standard operating instructions.
• Serve as the primary interface with all Cognizant Authorities including SAPCO, PSM, PSO, GAM, CAM, DCSA, and government customer security offices.
• Lead and document annual self-inspections, audits, and corrective action plans; support external agency inspections/assessments.
• Develop, maintain, and submit for endorsement all program protection implementation plans on an annual basis to ensure compliance with DoDI 5000.83.
• Oversee all SAPF/SCIF construction, modifications, and accreditation activities in accordance with ICD/ICS 705 Technical Specifications.
• Prepare accreditation documentation including Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) and security design packages.
• Manage daily facility operations including access control, intrusion detection systems, badging, keying, alarm monitoring, and escorting of uncleared personnel.
• Process and track Program Access Requests (PARs), security clearances, nominations, SCI/SAP indoctrinations, and debriefings.
• Maintain JADE, DISS, NBIS, NISS, and other personnel security systems with accurate, timely updates.
• Oversee visit authorizations, foreign travel reporting, SEAD 3 reporting, and personnel vetting requirements.
• Maintain and protect personnel security files and associated records.
• Manage all classified material handling, receipt, storage, transmission, accountability, and destruction.
• Conduct annual inventories and maintain accountability logs and databases.
• Ensure compliance with DD Form 254 requirements and Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
• Lead security incident inquiries, document findings, and coordinate with appropriate authorities on suspected or confirmed security violations.
• Support cybersecurity and ISSM teams to ensure synchronized protection of information systems within SAP/SCI environments.
• Respond to data calls, manage government-furnished equipment (GFE), and maintain all program security documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 5 years of DoD, IC, SAP, or SCI program security experience with 5 years hands-on in SAP environments.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP/SCI security policies (ICD 705, DoDM 5205.07, and DoDM5105.21) and related security management systems (JADE and DISS).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe, and familiarity with security databases such as NBIS, NISS, and SIMS.
• Prowess in managing SAPF/SCIF accreditation, facility security requirements, and ICD 705 processes.
• Exceptional organization skills and a high degree of attention to detail are required.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in high security environments.
• Proven reliability, integrity, and trustworthiness.

Desired Skills

• Experience with SEAD 3/4, SIMS database, SWFT fingerprinting experience, Export Control/ITAR, NBIS/eApp workflows, and COMSEC.
• Knowledge of 32 CFR 117 (NISPOM), industrial security, and government contract security requirements.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration (Security, HR, Finance, Contracting, BD).