Contractor Special​/Program Security Officer

Contractor Special/Program Security Officer

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K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

• Innovative Projects: K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work:
  Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

The CSSO/CPSO will manage and implement security programs for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) in accordance with DoDM 5205.07, ICD 705, and related Intelligence Community (IC) standards. This role ensures compliance with U.S. Government security directives, oversees secure facility processes, procedures, and accreditation. Provides security guidance to employees, customers, leadership and other program stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal direction.

This role requires strong problem‑solving skills, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results without constant oversight.

• Maintain SCIF/SAPF accreditation to include all systems within the space remain fully compliant, accredited, and never at risk.
• Serve as the primary security official for SAP and SCI programs.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for SCIF/SAPF operations.
• Ensure compliance with ICD 705 Technical Specifications for facility construction and accreditation.
• Provide necessary support to Information Assurance team in the implementation and maintenance of classified information systems accredited under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Complete, maintain, store all accreditation documentation (Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC), all SAPF maps, alarm testing results, etc.)
• Oversee physical security, including alarm systems, access controls, and TEMPEST compliance.
• Conduct self‑inspections, vulnerability assessments, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Cognizant Authorities (CA) Special Security Officer (SSO) and Program Security Officers (PSO) for facility accreditation and security audits.
• Certify SAP and SCI accesses for visitors and subcontractors.
• Build/implement Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) programs tailored to SAP/SCI requirements.
• Maintain visitor control and access records for SCIF/SAPF.
• Assist with personnel security actions, including indoctrinations and debriefings.
• Monitor foreign travel, annual training requirements, and other reportable requirements.
• Serve as a Trusted Agent, Data Transfer Agent, and other duties as assigned.
• Establish and oversee a classified material control program for SCI/SAP
• Conduct, at a minimum, annual inventory of accountable classified material, if required
• Maintain a control log for all SCI/SAP material that is not accountable
• Establish written procedures, as well as, monitors procedures for reproduction and destruction
• Establish and oversees specialized procedures for transmission of SCI/SAP materials
• Provide detailed courier instructions
• Interpret and implement security classification guidance

• Location:
  
  On-site
• Travel Requirements:
  Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; SAP eligibility and willingness to submit.
• Must be willing to take a Counterintelligence Polygraph and submit to drug testing.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in DoD, IC, or industrial security.
• Working knowledge of security systems such as DISS, NISS, NBIS, SCINet, SIMS, JADE, and SCIF/SAPF design/management across multiple…