Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO)

RTX•Arlington, VA

1d•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite

About The Position

RTX BBN Technologies, Inc. is seeking a motivated mid-level Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) for its Global Security Services – Special Programs team in Arlington, Virginia. The role supports multiple classified SAP and SCI programs and offers increasing responsibility and program ownership as the employee develops. The successful candidate will handle routine security actions independently and work with experienced security professionals on more complex program, facility, and customer requirements. The position supports personnel, physical, information, program, and industrial security operations. It includes implementing applicable DoDM 5205.07, ICD 705, DD Form 254, Intelligence Community, and customer-specific requirements; managing personnel access throughout the access lifecycle; supporting security inspections and compliance activities; protecting classified information; and assisting with SAPF and SCIF security and accreditation. The CSSO also develops and maintains security documentation and assists with security inquiries and reporting, as well as COMSEC, OPSEC, Counterintelligence, Insider Threat, and program protection activities. This is an onsite, U.S.-based role in Arlington, Virginia. An active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government-issued clearance is required before the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility. The stated salary range is $95,500–$181,700 USD.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience, or 9 years of relevant experience without a degree.
Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance required before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
At least 3 years of progressively responsible security experience supporting SAP, SCI, industrial security, Intelligence Community, and/or Government security operations.
Demonstrated working knowledge of DoDM 5205.07, ICD 705, and applicable SAP/SCI security requirements.
Experience supporting multiple security disciplines, including personnel, physical, information, program, and industrial security.
Experience interacting directly with U.S. Government security representatives and supporting Government security inspections or assessments.
Experience with classified information safeguarding, access management, security documentation, and incident reporting.

Nice To Haves

Current or previous Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
Prior experience serving as a CSSO, CPSO, GSSO, or SSO professional.
Hands-on experience with SAPF/SCIF accreditation, ICD 705, Fixed Facility Checklist development, Construction Security Plans, physical security, and TEMPEST coordination.
Proficiency with DISS, JADE, Scattered Castles, and related Government personnel security/access management systems.
Experience conducting security inquiries, developing corrective actions, and preparing formal incident reports.
Experience developing SOPs, OPSEC plans, emergency action plans, security education programs, and program protection documentation.
Familiarity with Counterintelligence, Insider Threat, Critical Program Information (CPI), and Operations Security (OPSEC) principles.
CDSE SAP/SCI security training, including SAP Mid-Level Security Management and ICD 705-related coursework.
Professional security certifications such as SFPC, SAPPC, or other SPēD certifications.
Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Serve as CSSO or alternate CSSO for assigned SAP and SCI programs, taking on greater program responsibility as experience develops.
Support implementation of security requirements in accordance with DoDM 5205.07, ICD 705, DD Form 254 requirements, applicable Intelligence Community guidance, and customer-specific direction.
Support personnel security activities across the access lifecycle, including nominations, access requests, indoctrinations, briefings, access maintenance, debriefings, and terminations.
Conduct initial, annual/refresher, foreign travel, and program-specific security briefings and training.
Process and maintain personnel security and access actions using DISS, JADE, Scattered Castles, and other Government- or customer-directed systems.
Assist employees and program personnel with day-to-day SAP/SCI security requirements and provide clear, customer-focused security guidance.
Coordinate security actions and resolve routine security matters with Government security representatives and internal program personnel.
Support Government security inspections, self-inspections, compliance reviews, and corrective-action tracking.
Ensure classified information is properly marked, handled, safeguarded, transmitted, stored, reproduced, accounted for, and destroyed.
Support SAPF and SCIF physical security requirements, including access control, intrusion detection systems, secure storage, facility documentation, and accreditation activities.
Assist with preparation and maintenance of Fixed Facility Checklists, Construction Security Plans, accreditation packages, and other physical security documentation.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Action Plans, OPSEC documentation, training materials, and program-specific security procedures.
Assist with security inquiries and reporting involving security incidents, adverse information, suspicious contacts, and other reportable matters.
Support COMSEC, OPSEC, Counterintelligence, Insider Threat, and program protection activities as assigned.

Benefits

Compensation
Healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits
Parental leave, including paternal leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Career development and recognition programs
Leadership team experienced in government R&D
Collaborative and collegial research environment
Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support
Relocation assistance availability
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, subject to eligibility and program conditions.