Contractor Special Security Officer

About the role

Support the contract's secure operating facilities in El Segundo, CA. Provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, track, and monitor SCI and SAP clearance and program access request processing activities with government personnel to achieve appropriate access authorizations.
• Execute all aspects of the PERSEC Program to include nominations, validation of access requirements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Letters of Compelling Need (LOCNs), and other PERSEC-related actions.
• Support the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP); prepare, process, and/or review Program Access Requests (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility.
• Perform data entry and record checks in the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) and Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and maintain applicable contract’s personnel information to ensure accuracy.
• Conduct SAP indoctrinations and maintain/track program accesses for contract personnel.
• Ensure proper accounting, control, transmission, packaging, safeguarding, and destruction of collateral, SCI, SAP, and COMSEC information and equipment.
• Oversee classification management, including Top Secret accountability and media control.
• Directly support government program offices and security officers in the development, implementation, and maintenance of program and personnel security endeavors.
• Lead ongoing initial and annual security awareness, training, and education (SATE) efforts.
• Affirmatively implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), security directives, regulations, manuals, and guidance.
• Investigate possible/actual security incidents and coordinate with government security reps.
• Participate in SAP Security and COMSEC compliance inspections and self-assessments.
• Assist in the processing of inbound and outbound data transfer files.
• Process and certify incoming and outgoing visit requests; provide facility escort assistance.
• Assist with other miscellaneous support functions, to maintain an efficient operational security posture for programs and information systems, as directed by the site lead or Senior Security Representative.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Security related) and 6+ years of related experience or Associates and 8 years of experience or 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.
• Familiarity with Program Security responsibilities to include, but not limited to OPSEC, Program Protection, Personnel Security, Security Training and Education, and Classification management.
• Experience working with DISS and SCInet and working in a SAP and/or SCI environment.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of management and government customers.
• Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment and be able to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to solve problems and think critically, sometimes independent of significant experience or documentation of the problem area.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are critical to the success of this position.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working security processes in a SAP environment.
• Knowledge and experience using SIMS and/or JADE.
• Use of National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) and (National Industrial Security System) NISS.
• Experience creating/updating plans, processes, and procedures.
• Experience with Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
• Working knowledge of ICD 705 and secure facility construction standards and requirements.
• Have an understanding of DD254s to support government contracts.
• Proficient in COMSEC operations.

Skills

• Program Security responsibilities to include, but not limited to OPSEC, Program Protection, Personnel Security, Security Training and Education, and Classification management.
• Experience working with DISS and SCInet and working in a SAP and/or SCI environment.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Solving problems and thinking critically.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience in SAP environments.
• Knowledge of SIMS and JADE.
• Experience with National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) and NISS.
• Experience in creating/updating plans, processes, and procedures.
• Understanding of Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
• Working knowledge of ICD 705 and secure facility construction standards and requirements.
• Understanding of DD254s to support government contracts.
• Proficiency in COMSEC operations.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day