Contractor Special Security Representative (CSSR)

About the role

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation that operates research and development centers for the government. The R&D centers create lasting impact in various fields such as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. MITRE Industrial Security Department oversees classified facilities and ensures the implementation of operative security controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, supervise, and maintain an enterprise security program for multiple Department of War (DoW) and/or Intelligence Community (IC) elements.
• Prepare and maintain accreditation documentation for each facility under his/her cognizance, including diagrams, UL 2050 certifications, fixed facility checklists, compartmented area checklists, TEMPEST checklists, and mitigation plans.
• Design new secure spaces or develop modifications and construction security plans for secure areas based on their accreditation status and Sponsor requirements.
• Conduct physical and technical security (e.g., TEMPEST and TSCM) actions and procedures, and properly account for, control, transmit, safeguard, and destroy classified information in accordance with applicable regulations including the DD254.
• Generate a security education training and awareness program for the technical staff operating in secure spaces within their cognizance, and distribute periodic notifications to indoctrinated staff, emphasizing unauthorized disclosure awareness, classification management, personal reporting requirements, and day-to-day security program execution.
• Provide support to technical staff planning meetings by helping with coordination and visitor management, e.g., sending and receiving clearances through visitor approval requests (VARs).

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Concept of Operations (ConOps).
• Experience in Special Programs, Program Security, SCI/SAP security, or Collateral Security.
• Experience conducting and managing inspection preparedness and/or participation in government security inspections.
• Experience in JADE, DISS, SIMS, or Scattered Castles.
• Experience in Industrial or Government Security involving Counterintelligence, Personnel Security, Information Security, Information Systems Security, Physical Security, Technical Security, hands-on supervisory Security Leadership, or Project Management.
• Experience implementing related areas of: IC Standards or Directives; DoD Directives, Instructions, Manuals, or Standards, i.e., DoDM 5105.21 and DoDM 5205.07; 32 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); or related government regulation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently engage and collaborate with peers and personnel outside of your team to ensure adherence to regulations and guidelines.
• Evident experience implementing related areas of: IC Standards or Directives; DoD Directives, Instructions, Manuals, or Standards, i.e., DoDM 5105.21 and DoDM 5205.07; 32 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); or related government regulation.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI.

Skills

• Experience with SIMS, DISS, JADE, Scattered Castles.

Benefits

MITRE offers competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership.

Pay

$96,800 - $121,000 - $145,200 Annual

Schedule

Onsite