Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO)

Responsibilities

• Security Program Management (SCI / SAP / ACCM)
• Administer the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security program
• Implement and manage personnel security program, information security program, and physical security program
• Apply policies from the Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
• Develop Wing-level security guidance, goals, and objectives
• Personnel Security & Clearance Management
• Manage SCI personnel lifecycle: nomination interviews, access validation, investigative requests, and security briefings/debriefings
• Process and maintain Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), derogatory information reviews, and personnel Security Incident Reports
• Maintain records in Defense Information System for Security
• Process visit requests (incoming/outgoing) and foreign travel tracking
• Physical & Technical Security (SCIF / SAPF / SAPCA)
• Oversee security of SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities) and SAPFs / SAPCAs
• Support TEMPEST and TSCM technical security measures and alarm systems and access control systems
• Maintain Access rosters (AFAA, badge rosters) and facility diagrams and alarm documentation
• Aid in accreditation packages, including Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), TEMPEST packages, Accreditation requests, etc.
• Information Handling & Compliance
• Ensure proper classification, storage, transmission, transport, and destruction of SCIF
• Follow applicable guidance, including DoDM 5105.21 and DD Form 254
• Report and investigate unauthorized disclosures
• Training, Education & Awareness
• Conduct initial SCI indoctrination briefings, ongoing security education programs, and annual and biennial classification training
• Maintain training records and support unit-level programs
• Access Control & Identity Management
• Create and manage Access Control Security (ACS) badges and facility access authorizations
• Maintain SCIF/SAPF/SAPCA access rosters
• Administer badging systems tied to alarm/access control
• Documentation, Policy & Compliance Oversight
• Maintain and update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), EAPs (Emergency Action Procedures), MOUs (Memorandums of Understanding)
• Conduct annual self-assessments, compliance reviews and reporting to Defense Intelligence Agency
• Maintain continuity documentation (playbooks, templates, procedures)
• Contractor & External Support
• SCI support to DoD contractors
• Process and validate contract security documentation (DD Form 254)
• Cook up visitor clearances and certifications

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with ability to pass background investigation (FBI fingerprint check and NACI)
• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance
• No disqualifying legal, administrative, or employment history
• Experience 2+ years in TS/SCI environment
• 1+ year security experience
• Knowledge & Skills
• Security classification and access control expertise
• Understanding of DoD/IC policies and frameworks
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, mission-driven environments
• Strong professional judgment and business acumen