Program Security Subject Matter Expert; SME Special Access Programs

Program Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) Special Access Programs

Location: USA CO Colorado Springs

Full Part/Time: Full time

Job Req: RQ207196

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Leadership, Operations Security, Program Security

Certifications: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Special Program Security Certification (SPeC)

Experience: 15+ years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Job Description: Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Program Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Special Access Programs (SAP) e, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
The Program Security SME's primary function is to provide expert‑level multi‑discipline security support for one or more of the customer's Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position will provide day‑to‑day multi‑discipline analysis for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

• Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy
• Lead efforts in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and collateral data in support of US military operations
• Provide day‑to‑day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures, and systems
• Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test, training, and operational activities
• Lead efforts in developing, implementing, and training the Operations Security program
• Lead efforts in providing contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight
• Brief all levels of personnel, both in the government and senior civilian services, on a variety of security related topics
• Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow‑on facility reviews, and facility close‑outs
• Monitor, report and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews
• Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff
• Conduct exploration of any loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified and/or sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and generating damage assessments resulting from the loss of classified information
• Coordinate with SAP security personnel to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the curriculum for the SAP security education & awareness program
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight of team members

• 15+ years related experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related area OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) required

• TS/SCI required
• Must be willing to obtain TS/SCI with CI polygraph

• At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• Growth: AI‑powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support:
  An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards:
  Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community:
  Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

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The likely salary range for this position is $162,775 - $220,225. This is not, however,…