Contractor Special Security Officer

Anduril • Columbia, WA

8d • $129,000 - $171,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Anduril is seeking a Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO) to support special access program initiatives in Washington, DC. The CSSO manages, directs, administers, and develops security programs and procedures for assigned programs with contractually imposed security requirements beyond 32 CFR Part 117, including requirements under DoDM 5205.07, applicable Intelligence Community Directives, Security Classification Guides, and Statements of Work. The role covers personnel security, physical security, operational security, and program protection planning. It involves working with government agencies and collaborating with other Anduril CSSOs to manage all security-related aspects of assigned programs. The position requires detailed knowledge of government SAP security policies and experience applying them in a fast-paced, scaling manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent education and work experience.
• At least four years of experience working with special programs in an ACSSO or CSSO role.
• Ability to work independently and knowledge of the full range of security principles, including identifying and evaluating program risks and vulnerabilities, implementing mitigations, and disseminating security procedures and processes.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with government security counterparts.
• DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, a current investigation, and the ability to maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with Special Program accesses.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to work extended hours in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment across a variety of program areas.
• Willingness to travel on company business, varying by need and probably less than 15%.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement security guidance based on applicable ICDs, SEADs, 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule), DoDM 5205.07, and other applicable policies, regulations, and processes.
• Perform customer personnel security program functions, including validating SAP access and access requirements, processing eligibility and polygraph requests, conducting nomination interviews, submitting investigative requests, and delivering SAP security briefings.
• Provide day-to-day physical security support, including badging, access control, and visitor control; keep SCIF/SAP facility documentation current.
• Support program managers and personnel with classification guidance and program requirements, including visit certifications, foreign travel reporting, and proposal support.
• Ensure SAP material is controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed appropriately.
• Investigate security incidents and prepare required reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with government security counterparts.
• Provide security awareness training as required by regulations and requested by customers.
• Coordinate with IT and the ISSO to ensure equipment brought into secure areas is authorized and approved.
• Assist with and provide guidance on ICD 705 modifications and upgrades at company sites.
• Collaborate with and assist the ISSO/ISSM in managing information systems.
• Maintain personnel security records for special access programs using SIMS, DISS, JADE, and other applicable systems.
• Conduct internal self-inspections and manage government Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments on behalf of Anduril.
• Maintain classified material accountability records, including inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records, and final disposition documentation.
• Maintain working knowledge of preparing and maintaining prime and subcontract DD254s.
• Develop and maintain the program Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Work with the physical security team to maintain the program’s access control and alarm systems.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of total compensation.
• Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level