Cognizant​/Alternate Cognizant Security Officer

Cognizant/Alternate Cognizant Security Officer

Requisition Number:27952

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$86,232.00-$

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI

Level of

Experience:

Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5

ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Mission Technologies is searching for an experienced CSO/ACSO to join our team in Springfield, VA. This role is responsible for the day‑to‑day management and implementation of the facility’s SCI security program under the direction of their cognizant government security lead. Other responsibilities include developing an organizational approach to complying with the customer's mission and Vision statement while implementing applicable security policies at their facility.

This individual must have the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and be well versed on all security disciplines: physical security, industrial security, information security, personnel security, and cyber‑security.

Industrial Security Analyst 3 : $86,232-$160,144

Industrial Security Analyst 4 : $104,169-$193,456

Industrial Security Analyst 5 : $,927

• Applying SCI directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines.
• Supervising the SCIF, maintaining documentation, administering the SCI program.
• Controlling, transmitting, transporting, packaging, destroying, and inventorying accountable classified information.
• Conducting or leading security inquiries to include drafting final incident reports.
• Creating and maintaining PERSEC records within DISS and/or Scattered Castles.
• Certifying, transmitting, receiving visitor clearances and accesses.
• Conducting indoctrination and termination briefings.
• Conducting annual facility security self‑assessments.
• Managing, supervising, and providing support to SAPS.
• Initiating security clearance investigations in equip.
• Overseeing the operation of access control systems and intrusion detection systems.

Reporting derogatory information to the Central Adjudication Facility (CAF) on SCI‑indoctrinated personnel.

Industrial Security Analyst 3 : 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.

Industrial Security Analyst 4 : 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.

Industrial Security Analyst 5 : 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.

Shall have extensive experience using the SIMS application or other security database.

Shall have 3 or more years’ experience in developing, organizing, and administering a Security training program.

Experience conducting security classification reviews in accordance with…