Security Subject Matter Expert with Security Clearance

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on security requirements for classified programs, facilities, and mission activities.
• Support personnel security functions, including clearance verification, access authorization, and visitor management.
• Partner with Government security offices, mission stakeholders, and contractor personnel to ensure effective security operations.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining security procedures, policies, and compliance programs.
• Conduct security assessments, inspections, and reviews to identify vulnerabilities and track corrective actions.
• Support facility accreditation efforts, classified material control, and secure storage requirements.
• Prepare security briefings, status reports, risk assessments, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Absorb coordination of security requirements associated with new facility stand-up efforts, including access control, accreditation, classified holdings, and physical security measures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Government regulations, directives, and security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Homeland Security, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting security programs within the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other classified Government environments.
• Demonstrated experience administering personnel, physical, information, industrial, or program security functions.
• Working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), NISPOM requirements, and Government security policies governing classified information.
• Experience supporting sensitive or compartmented programs, including SCI, SAP, or other special access environments.
• Familiarity with secure facility operations, accreditation processes, and transition planning activities.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required; Polygraph preferred.