Contractor SAP Security Officer – CSSO

Responsibilities

• Lead all contractor SAP security operations in support of assigned programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SAP security policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures in accordance with the DoDM 5205.07 series and other governing directives.
• Serve as the primary SAP security subject matter expert for government and corporate leadership.
• Advise stakeholders on security risks, mitigation strategies, compliance requirements, and emerging program needs.
• Manage the full lifecycle of multiple Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs), including accreditation, modifications, and continuous monitoring.
• Prepare and maintain Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), Co-Utilization Agreements (CUAs), and related facility accreditation documentation.
• Oversee SAP personnel security activities, including Program Access Requests (PARs), indoctrinations, debriefings, personnel file accuracy, and billet management.
• Manage the accountability, control, transmission, storage, and destruction of SAP information and materials, ensuring proper classification marking and handling.
• Serve as the primary interface with government security oversight personnel, including SAPCO, GSSO, and other program security representatives.
• Lead internal self-inspections and support external government compliance inspections and audits.
• Maintain inspection readiness and drive timely corrective actions when needed.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to assigned security personnel.

• 7+ years of direct experience managing or supporting Special Access Programs (SAP)
• Prior experience in a senior SAP security role strongly preferred, such as CSSO, GSSO, SSO, or PSM
• Active Top Secret clearance required
• SCI eligibility required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Advanced SAP security training such as SAPPC, SPSC, or equivalent strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of the DoDM 5205.07 series, applicable ICDs, and related SAP security requirements
• Demonstrated experience with SAPF accreditation and management
• Strong leadership, organizational, and program management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage complex security requirements with minimal supervision.

• SAP security operations
• SAP security policies
• Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs)
• Co-Utilization Agreements (CUAs)
• Program Access Requests (PARs)
• accreditation management
• security compliance inspections
• emerging program needs
• DoDM 5205.07 series
• SAPF management

• leadership
• mentorship
• organizational skills
• program management
• written communication
• verbal communication
• independent work
• complex problem solving

• Top Secret clearance
• SCI eligibility
• SAPPC
• SPSC