Special Security Representative

Location:

Redstone Arsenal, AL

Special Security Representative (SSR) for Defense Special Security System and DoD Acquisition Security operations at the Missile Defense Agency. Provide SSO services, protect SCI, manage personnel clearances, and maintain SCIF security.

• Personnel Security & Access Management – manage and update government databases, including DISS, Scattered Castles, NBIS, and local personnel trackers.
• Process SCI access nominations, conduct pre‑screening interviews, and coordinate eligibility upgrades with DCSA Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS).
• Facility & SCIF Operations – implement physical security standards for SCIFs in accordance with ICD 705; review and/or manage Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), TEMPEST addendums, and automated access control/intrusion detection systems (IDS).
• Provide access control, maintain visitor logs, and assist with alarm responses.
• Establish/Review Construction/Modification Security Plans (CSP/MSP), Co‑Utilization Agreements, and Concept Approvals prior to submission.
• Modify/Change LKM
  7000/CDX‑XX series combinations.
• Security Education & Training – conduct initial SCI indoctrinations, periodic refresher training, and final debriefings; administer specialized briefings for NATO, Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information (CNWDI), and Restricted Data.
• Incident Response & Compliance – assist with preliminary inquiries for security incidents involving SCI; perform self‑inspections, draft IDS reports, and ensure all personnel security files (SF‑312, foreign travel reports) are maintained per privacy guidelines.
• Administrative & Program Support – monitor Electronic Task Management Tools (TMT) to track SSO actions; draft weekly activity reports, consolidate statistical data, and maintain the SSO SharePoint site and Electronic Files Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• 8+ years’ relevant experience in DoD Special Security
  • Works independently and/or leads sub‑teams to analyze and resolve problems.
• Must possess an Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a discipline relevant to the Security field is preferred.

• Policy Expertise – demonstrated working knowledge of ICD 705 Tech Specs v 1.5.1, DoD Manual 5105.21 Vol 1‑3 (SCI Administrative Security Manual), DoD Manual 5200.02 (Personnel Security Program), DoD Manual 5205.07 Special Access Program Security Manual; 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM; and DoD Manual 5200.01 Vol 1‑4 (DoD Information Security Program).
• Systems Proficiency – hands‑on experience with DoD security databases of record: DISS, Scattered Castles, National Background Investigations System (NBIS), and knowledge of DODIIS Enterprise Record Message Traffic (RMT).
• NATO/Specialized Access – experience functioning as a Sub‑registry for NATO security operations (USSAN Instruction 1‑07) and managing CNWDI/Restricted Data access is highly preferred.
• Communication Skills – strong capability to draft, review, and edit official DoW correspondence: emails, MFRs, etc., and conduct comprehensive security briefings for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.