Standard Job Description

This position requires applicants to have a Final Top Secret security clearance with a background investigation performed within the last five years and ability to obtain SCI access.

The Contractor Special Security Officer responsibilities include:

• Develops, administers and audits security programs for compliance with government regulations associated with the protection of classified material and export controlled data.
• Develops and executes security programs associated with the protection of proprietary information in compliance with corporate policies.
• Performs in individual and team roles supporting all contractual security requirements for Special Access Programs (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs or DOD collateral classified programs.
• Serves as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) or a Security Representative.
• Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to company compliance and contract execution as set forth in SAP security rules (JAFAN/JSIG), SCI security rules (ICD) or DOD security rules (NISPOM).
• Works closely with U. S. Government customers to seek contract execution approvals and seeks security rulings or deviations.
• Provides support in managing the quality, schedule and cost expectations associated with program development and execution, while maintaining the fundamental security requirements defined by the customer/company and program.
• Prepares implementation manuals outlining regulations, and establishes procedures for handling, storing, keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitors access to classified materials.
• Develops and conducts security education classes.
• Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken.
• Applies business-minded and risk-managed solutions to security issues and business challenges, and communicates observations and recommendations to leadership and enterprise business partners.
• Processes clearances and customer visits and provides support for classified meetings.

Basic Qualifications

• Final Top Secret security clearance with a background investigation performed within the last five years and ability to obtain SCI access.
• Prior experience as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO), or Special Access Program (SAP) Security experience.
• Experience writing policy & procedures such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Operation Security (OPSEC) Plans.
• Experience with ICD 705 and DoD Manual 5205.07.
• Knowledge of DISS, JADE, security clearances and eligibility.
• Position requires shift flexibility based on business needs.

Desired Skills

• Experience developing, administering, and auditing security programs to ensure compliance with government regulations associated with the protection of classified material and export-controlled data.
• Support of contractual security requirements for SAP programs.
• Experience implementing federal security regulations as set forth in DoDM 5205.07, SCI security rules (ICD) or DOD security rules (NISPOM).
• Prior experience working closely with U.S. Government customers to provide contract support, program management, and security services.
• Experience creating presentations and providing Security Education and Awareness training, and develop procedures.