Contractor SAP Security Officer; CSSO

Overview

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space, delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.

Join us and take your place in space.

Security and Environmental Health and Safety (S&EHS) provides services to safeguard people and the environment, secure and protect company information and assets, and enhance operational efficiency. Security provides leadership, services, and solutions to safeguard people and the environment and protect company information and assets as well as enhance operational efficiency for the Corporation.

This onsite role is for a Contractor SAP Security Officer (Security Specialist III/IV - CSSO) who will assist with compliance of SAP (Special Access Programs) and SCI programs. The CSSO is the primary interface with Aerospace Program Management and government agencies/customers on program security matters and requirements, providing security support to ensure classified information is properly safeguarded in accordance with corporate and governmental policies and directives.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Crystal City, VA.

• Coordinate with the PSO and GPM/CPM to create a secure environment for SAP operations
• Manage security operations within the assigned activity, organization, or office
• Work with the ISSM/ISSO to safeguard Information Systems in the SAPCA and ensure adherence to applicable laws and SCI or SAP security policies and requirements
• Support enterprise SAP discussions and activities to comply with corporate and program expectations; assist other office locations as needed
• Establish and conduct training for SAP-accessed individuals
• Coordinate initial access eligibility determinations and create PARs or SCI nominations
• Maintain personnel security records for SAP and SCI programs using DISS, JADE, and other customer systems
• Conduct pre- and post-travel briefings and oversee foreign travel and contact reporting
• Coordinate the visitor control process for SAP meetings
• Provide initial program indoctrination security briefing and ongoing security education/refreshers
• Conduct annual self-inspections and submit corrective action plans
• Create, update, and maintain SOPs for security policies unique to facilities and SAP
• Oversee transmission of SAP material using approved methods
• Provide courier instructions and training to SAP-briefed couriers
• Develop transportation plans and reproduction procedures
• Establish and ensure compliance with the Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program
• Conduct briefings on reporting requirements and security incidents
• Maintain administrative security documentation including co-use/joint-use agreements
• Assist the customer in developing Program Protection Plans
• Prepare DD Form 254 and manage SAP material inventory and disposition
• Coordinate physical security program construction needs/modifications to the facility with supervision
• Work with enterprise colleagues to balance workloads and ensure coverage
• Conduct security inquiries, identify suspected infractions, develop reports, and recommend corrective actions to government security teams
• Develop, submit for approval, and implement entry/exit inspection procedures for the facility
• Execute and document annual physical inventory of Top-Secret material under the facility registry
• Apply DoD and IC policies: knowledge of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manuals (Volumes 1-4), ICD 705, ICD 704, and NISPOM sponsor procedures
• Obtain rulings and acceptable deviations for regulatory compliance from government agencies

Minimum Requirements for Security Specialist III - CSSO:

• 6 or more years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma
• Current TS/SCI with ability to obtain and…