CSSO (Contractor SAP Security Officer)

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The Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations and directives, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), ICD 705, and other applicable security protocols. This role will coordinate with the Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and other relevant organizations to protect sensitive information and ensure mission success. This position requires Special Access Program (SAP) access, and experience with SAP is needed. The CSSO will oversee the safeguarding of classified programs while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure a secure and compliant environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Program Security Management: Establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security program for multiple DoD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) elements. Ensure that security measures protect classified information across multiple classification levels (collateral, SCI, SAP, multi-level classification).
• Program Protection Plan (PPP) and Program Protection Implementation Plan (PPIP): Develop, implement, and maintain Program Protection Plans (PPP) and Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIP) in compliance with security regulations and guidance. Ensure that all security measures are in place to protect critical technologies, intellectual property, and mission-critical systems from counterintelligence threats, cyber threats, and other risks.
• Physical and Technical Security Oversight: Oversee physical and technical security measures, including TEMPEST and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM). Ensure compliance with regulations for the handling, safeguarding, transmission, and destruction of classified information per DD254 and other applicable regulations.
• Facility Accreditation and Maintenance: Ensure proper accreditation of secure facilities by maintaining facility diagrams, UL 2050 certifications, checklists, TEMPEST compliance, and mitigation plans. Apply ICD/ICS 705 standards to the design and construction of secure spaces as needed.
• Personnel Security Management: Manage personnel security processes, including nomination interviews, processing investigative requests, and managing personnel security records in systems like DISS (Defense Information System for Security) and JADE (Joint Access Database Environment). Ensure the execution of legally binding NDAs (e.g., SF 312, SF 4414).
• Security Education and Training: Provide ongoing security education, training, and awareness programs for technical staff operating in secure environments. Issue periodic notifications to indoctrinated personnel regarding unauthorized disclosure awareness, classification management, and security reporting requirements.
• Visitor Coordination and Management: Oversee the visitor approval process, including handling Visitor Approval Requests (VARs), to ensure that only authorized individuals gain access to sensitive or classified areas.
• COMSEC Oversight: Manage COMSEC (Communications Security) material and ensure compliance with safeguarding protocols. Account for and control COMSEC information, oversee periodic software updates, and work with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to maintain accreditation documentation.
• Team Collaboration and Decision-Making: Act as a collaborative leader and independent decision-maker within the team. Provide guidance and recommendations based on security requirements and ensure adherence to security regulations.
• Morale and Team Building: Participate in and support team-building events and morale activities, helping to create a positive, collaborative work environment.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, business administration, political science, or a related field OR equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or Special Access Program (SAP) security management.
• 5+ years of experience in at least two of the following security disciplines: Industrial or Government Security, Personnel Security, Information Security, Physical Security, or Technical Security.
• Proven experience with the security policies and procedures outlined in Intelligence Community (IC) Standards, DoD Directives, NISPOM, and other related government regulations.
• Current and active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI designation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing proficiency.
• System Proficiency: Hands-on experience using security and clearance management systems such as DISS (Defense Information System for Security) and JADE (Joint Access Database Environment).
• Certifications: Completion of the following courses is highly desirable: Special Access Programs Orientation, SAP Security Compliance Inspector Training, ICD 705 Course Certificates (for secure facility design and accreditation).
• COMSEC Management Experience: Experience in managing COMSEC information and ensuring its compliance with established protocols.
• Current and active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Salary Range: $100k - $150k

The BlueHalo pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.