SAP Security Specialist II; TS​/SCI Security Clearance

Position: SAP Security Specialist II (TS/SCI #26-124) with Security Clearance
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Location:

Arlington, VA
FT/PT Status:

Full Time
Required Clearance:

Top Secret w/ CI Poly
Salary Range:$170k-$185k The SAP Security Specialist II independently supports the security posture of Special Access Programs (SAPs) through the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of comprehensive security requirements across multiple security disciplines. The position serves as a trusted advisor to program managers, government customers, and organizational leadership by applying expertise in program protection, personnel security, physical security, information security, operations security (OPSEC), communications security (COMSEC), and classified program administration.

Working collaboratively across government and contractor organizations, the SAP Security Specialist II develops security documentation, supports facility and system accreditations, coordinates security requirements throughout the program lifecycle, and ensures compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and customer-specific security policies. This position operates with considerable independence while supporting highly sensitive research, acquisition, and operational programs. Responsibilities:
• Independently administer security requirements supporting Special Access Programs (SAP), SCI, collateral, and other classified programs throughout the program lifecycle.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain program security documentation including DD Form 254s, Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Test Security Plans, MOUs, MOAs, SOPs, accreditation packages, and related security artifacts.
• Coordinate SAP Facility (SAPF), Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), and Automated Information Systems (AIS) accreditation activities with government customers and mission partners.
• Interpret and apply Executive Order 13526, NISPOM, ICDs, DoD SAP Manuals, and other applicable security policies while providing guidance to program personnel.
• Advise program managers, engineers, contracting personnel, and government stakeholders regarding classification, program protection, personnel security, and security compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement security architectures and protection strategies that support classified research, development, acquisition, and operational programs.
• Coordinate personnel security activities including nominations, access requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, visit authorizations, adverse information reporting, and security documentation.
• Conduct OPSEC assessments, risk analyses, Critical Program Information (CPI) identification, and vulnerability assessments supporting program protection planning.
• Prepare executive-level reports, briefings, metrics, and recommendations regarding program security readiness, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Support classified meetings, technical reviews, program milestones, and customer engagements requiring integrated security planning.
• Conduct security self-inspections, compliance reviews, and corrective action planning while identifying opportunities to improve security processes and operational efficiency.
• Mentor junior security personnel and provide guidance regarding SAP security processes, documentation, and customer expectations.
• Partner with physical security, personnel security, industrial security, cybersecurity, and information security professionals to provide integrated security support across classified programs.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance customer service, compliance, reporting accuracy, and overall program effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• BS with a minimum of 7 years of related DoD or IC experience
• Candidates must hold a TS/SCI with the willingness and ability to pass a CI polygraph, it is highly desirable for…