Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO)

American Systems•Washington, DC

11d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. As a Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will administer and coordinate DoW and other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures. You will provide guidance and support to staff members concerning all security administrative functions, such as personnel security, information and system security, COMSEC, and physical security. Additionally, you will provide authoritative information and assistance to management/employees on personnel security policies and procedures for reviewing adverse personnel security determinations, and employee reconsideration or appeal rights. This role involves tracking and maintaining all PERSEC information, administering and updating information on the Clients Security Databases, and processing incoming Program Access Request (PAR) and associated documentation. You will develop recommendations for the Government regarding approval or denial for classified programs, liaise with external DoW entities, manage program quota access rosters, and conduct required security orientations and briefings. You will also process, track, file, and report on foreign travel, provide oversight for the protection of classified and proprietary information, prepare and process visitor certifications, and investigate losses and security violations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience
5 - 10+ years of relevant DoW/IC security related experience.
Experience with application of ICD704 and EO 12968; and SEAD 3, 6 and 7 which addresses reporting requirements, continuous vetting/evaluation, and reciprocity.
Knowledgeable of DoW/DoN/IC SCI and SAP Personnel Security processes and requirements.
Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Possess an analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Administer and coordinate DoW and other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.
Provides guidance and support to staff members concerning all security administrative functions, such as personnel security, information and system security, COMSEC, and physical security to ensure compliance with standards.
Provides authoritative information and assistance to management/employees on personnel security policies and procedures for reviewing adverse personnel security determinations, and employee reconsideration or appeal rights.
Track and maintain all PERSEC information to include clearance status, SAP access, security training records, personnel information files (PIFs) and visit certification (VAR).
Administer and update information on the Clients Security Databases.
Review forms for accuracy and Process incoming Program Access Request (PAR) and associated documentation.
Develop recommendations with sufficient supporting rationale to enable the Government to decide whether to approve or deny for classified programs.
Liaison with external DoW entities on all matters pertaining to personnel security.
Manage program quota access rosters, develop detailed reports and presentation for Government regarding personnel access requirements.
Conducting required security orientation, refresher training, and security briefings for assigned personnel.
Process, track, file and report on foreign travel reported.
Provides oversight for programs for the protection of classified information as well as propriety information.
Prepares, sends, and receives visitor certifications.
Investigates losses and security violations and recommends corrective actions.