Contractor SAP and SCI Security Officer

The Aerospace Corporation is a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) that develops and operates space technologies for defense, civil, and commercial customers. In Colorado Springs, CO, we seek a Contractor Special Access Program (SAP) & Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) Security Officer (Senior CSSO - Security Specialist IV) who will serve as the primary interface with program management and government agencies regarding SAP and SCI program security matters.

• Serve as a Senior CSSO, supporting and advising program internal stakeholders and external customers in the effective execution of SAP and SCI program requirements.
• Apply expertise in SAP and SCI security policy and regulations to deliver the highest‑quality advice and services that support the mission of stakeholders and customers (Program Protection, Personnel Security, Physical Security, Emergency Action Planning, OPSEC Planning).
• Demonstrate forward‑thinking initiative by anticipating challenges and identifying opportunities that support program objectives.
• Build credibility as a dependable advisor by providing thoughtful counsel, fostering an approachable demeanor, honoring commitments, and remaining receptive to alternative viewpoints.
• Build and maintain inspection‑ready security programs while conducting regular audits and leveraging metrics to track operational performance.
• Act as incident commander for security incidents, conduct investigations, and lead post‑incident reviews to implement processes that reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and conduct security awareness, training, and education programs to build a culture of security across organizations.
• Support Aerospace enterprise security and special projects as needed or assigned such as our CSSO Working Group, Enterprise Policy Working Groups, and Incident Response Working Group.

• Minimum 8 or more years of relevant SCI and SAP Security experience with a High School Diploma.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and SAP accesses.
• U.S. Citizenship required to obtain a security clearance.
• Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph may be required.
• Previous CSSO experience.
• Expertise in DoDM 5205.07, DoDM 5105.21, and the Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) series.
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills to produce professional training and awareness products, policy/procedure documents, and to effectively communicate with all levels of management and customers (internal/external).
• Ability to build trust and foster open communications with peers and internal/external customers.
• Ability to provide reliable counsel to the organization while driving to deliver highest‑quality services and processes.
• Occasional after‑hours alarm response is a requirement (Overtime eligible).

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college.
• Current TS/SCI with adjudicated CI polygraph.
• Extensive experience in risk management, program protection, personnel security, physical security, emergency action planning, ICD‑705, and OPSEC Planning.
• Extensive experience supporting and advising program stakeholders/leadership and U.S. Government customers in the effective execution of SAP and SCI program requirements.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade‑based pay range for this job is $56.00 – $84.00 per hour.

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) Plan – employees receive a company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service with matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career.
• Education assistance programs.
• Inclusive work environment built on…