Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO)

CNA•Arlington, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the primary point of contact with Navy SAP security officials, translating their guidance into CNA processes and procedures. The CSSO will act as the local expert for employees on SAP-related matters, ensuring compliance with CNA, Navy, and DoD directives. Responsibilities include analyzing and implementing security policies, planning and tracking personnel, information, physical, and technical security, and managing day-to-day operations of the CNA SCIF/SAPF. The position also involves developing and conducting training, maintaining accountability of classified material, overseeing information management systems, conducting self-inspections, and preparing accreditation documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in SAP Security.
Minimum of 10 years’ total experience in SAP or SCI Security, preferably with at least 2 years’ experience in Navy special programs.
Must be knowledgeable of relevant government security guidance, most notably DoDM 5205.07.
Must have experience in personnel security, physical security, and information security.
Must have experience developing standard operating procedures, overseeing SCIF or SAPF construction and/or renovation, preparing training briefings, and preparing for government security inspections.
Ability to interact with all levels of personnel and senior Military officials in an effective and professional manner.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and work with little to no supervision.
Ability to organize and direct all security aspects of a SAPF and SCIF.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Computer configurations and network knowledge at an intermediate level.
Advanced knowledge of alarm hardware and operations.
Must be able to work as part of a security team and proactively help CNA staff effectively meet security guidance.
Must have active Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility upon hire.
Must be eligible for SAP nomination without security issues that would delay SAP access upon hire.
Must maintain eligibility requirements for SCI and SAP access.
This position is subject to counterintelligence-scope and issue-based polygraphs.
Must be able to support staff SAP work with occasional extended workday or weekend hours.
Must be able to lift/push/pull at least 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact with Navy SAP security officials, effectively translating their guidance to CNA processes and procedures.
Serve as the local expert for employees on SAP related matters in accordance with CNA, Navy, and DoD directives, instructions, and requirements.
Ensure that CNA personnel meet policy and clearance requirements.
Analyze, interpret, and implement security related policies, procedures, methods, requirements, practices, deliverables and/or directives; write and review security plans, and identify and conduct assessments, audits, and inspections.
Plan, implement, and track SAP personnel, information, physical, and technical security in accordance with applicable guidance.
Ensure that SAP personnel security procedures are in accordance with applicable guidance: conduct nomination interviews, validate access requirements, submit investigative requests and nomination packages, conduct indoctrinations, and debriefs, review personnel security records for accuracy and update as needed.
Manage day to day operations of the CNA SCIF/SAPF including open/close of the facility in accordance with security policies with the Contractor Special Security Officer.
Develop, conduct, and document initial, event-driven, and annual refresher training for all assigned SAP-accessed individuals.
Maintain a system of accountability that records and inventories classified material and equipment.
Oversee information management systems and ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established.
Conduct and document an annual self-inspection.
Submit a corrective action plan (CAP) to the PSO that identifies actions to correct deficiencies and establish compliance.
Prepare and maintain SAPF accreditation documentation, to include the fixed facility checklist, the compartmented area checklist, TEMPEST checklist, and facility diagrams.
Prepare and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); review at least annually and update as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.