Special Security Officer; CSSO

Role Summary

The Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) provides direct, hands-on support of the daily administration and execution within the assigned activity and is responsible for coordinating with the Contractor Activity Manager (CAM) to manage physical, personnel, and information security for Special Access Programs (SAPs).In addition to the CSSO role, this position will also be a member of the GDLS Industrial Security team which is responsible for management of clearances, classified rooms, classified documents, and government audits of GDLS collateral/NISP programs.

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At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.

That's why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in DoW and/or IC security, with at least 3 to 5 years of direct, hands-on experience working within a Special Access Program environment.
• Completion of foundational CDSE/STEPP security training is required within 90 days of appointment; SAP-related training is highly desirable
• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance
• A strong working knowledge of SAP security policies and procedures is required. Proficiency with the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) and other security management software is also necessary.
• Familiarity with a broad range of technologies and applications aligned with ICD 705 Technical Specifications.
• Proficient in various types of information technology applications, such as Microsoft Office (MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint), SharePoint and Adobe.
• Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail are required. The ideal candidate will also have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, high-security environment.

• Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status to all stakeholders

• Create a secure environment by coordinating with the Cognizant Authority (CA) Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO), Program Security Manager (PSM), Program Security Officer (PSO), Government Activity Manager (GAM), and Contractor Activity Manager (CAM) to protect SAP information at all contractor locations.
• Take responsibility for security management, including establishing Security Education Training and Awareness (SETA) program, and all related operations within the assigned activity, organization, or office.
• Implement and execute all SAP security requirements as defined in DODM 5205.07, and any additional guidance provided.
• Develop, coordinate, maintain and execute Security Standard Operating Procedures for the SAPF/SCIF.
• Process Program Access Requests (PARs), facilitate indoctrinations and debriefings, and maintain personnel security files.
• Manage visit certifications and foreign travel reporting for all SAP-accessed personnel.
• Coordinate all SAP security matters, including personnel vetting issues and security incidents, with the CA SAPCO, PSM, PSO, GAM, or CAM, as applicable.
• Ensure all records are updated in the SAP personnel vetting system, such as the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) or its successor system.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of all SAP materials.
• Conduct inventories, manage document control and accountability logs, and prepare materials for secure transport and destruction in the appropriate database of record.
• Support the physical integrity of the SAPF by managing access control systems, conducting daily security checks, monitoring alarm systems, and escorting non-accessed personnel.
• Enforce compliance with ICD and DOW policies for SCI and SAP management ensuring SAPF and SCIF…