Contractor Special Security Officer​/Contractor Program Security Officer; CSSO​/CPSO), IV

Contractor Special Security Officer/Contractor Program Security Officer (CSSO/CPSO), IV

Apply for the Contractor Special Security Officer / Contractor Program Security Officer (CSSO/CPSO), IV role at RAND.

Job Type: Regular

The Contractor Special Security Officer/Contractor Program Security Officer (CSSO/CPSO), IV works under minimal guidance and direction from the Manager, Special Programs. This position independently interacts with FFRDC leadership teams to develop and coordinate SCI and/or SAP efforts. It operates as a team player, exhibits flexibility, manages priorities, and meets customer expectations in a fast‑paced environment. The position has oversight and manages day‑to‑day operation of the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and SAP Facilities (SAPF).

It interacts with internal and external customers or government security officials, builds strong professional relationships, prepares and conducts a variety of security briefings, implements security plans, maintains security files, conducts self‑inspections and other related duties as determined by the manager. It may also act as the operational team lead providing on‑the‑job training by way of coaching other security program staff as needed.

• Lead the development and implementation of security plans for highly sensitive facilities and programs. Conduct periodic self‑inspections and security incident investigations; document results and corrective actions taken.
• Manage classified information handling procedures, including maintaining security documentation and reporting.
• Brief and indoctrinate personnel on the proper application of security procedures, interpret and provide classification guidance to employees.
• Manage the Corporate Portfolio Program and work with key government sponsors and DODSAPCO.
• Lead government agency audits/assessments/reviews and implement corrective actions. Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive actions.
• Collaborate with multiple DoD, Intelligence Community, and Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) to identify security control requirements and obtain approvals for critical capabilities, systems, and physical security changes.
• Lead the implementation of required security measures to maintain a SCIF and possibly SAPFs in accordance with applicable Intelligence Community Directives, Department of Defense SPD 5205.7 Volumes 1‑4 SAP Security Manual, 32 CFR Part 117, other applicable government regulations, and local RAND procedures.
• Develop security program procedures by working with key stakeholders and government representatives to manage needs and expectations.
• Train and collaborate with junior level CSSO/CPSO to balance customer workloads and ensure coverage.
• Ensure compliance of daily operations with security policies, standards, and measures necessary for meeting security regulation requirements to ensure the protection of classified information.
• Establish and implement a security awareness training and education program to train lower‑level CSSOs/CPSOs.
• Approve and sign documentation certifying RAND security processes, clearance requests, and other documentation required by the National Industrial Security Program Policies.

• Lead document control maintenance and accountability for classified destruction functions, including logging classified materials in/out, preparing receipts as appropriate, and annotating in database.
• Monitor classified documents and ensure material is properly marked, stored, received and transmitted.
• Oversee lower‑level CSSOs/CPSOs in preparing courier documentation.
• Perform duties as Removable Media Custodian (RMC).

• Receive and send SCI clearances via DISS and fax; serve as the principal liaison to facilitate visits with other industry and government agencies as needed.
• Lead and facilitate meetings held in the SCIF.

• Act as a primary contact—non‑technical—with the functioning of the Joint Worldwide Information Communications System (JWICS), and Multiuser Stand‑Alone (MUSA), CV2, AF7, etc., and submit trouble tickets as needed.
• Work with research…