Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)

The Mitre Corporation•McLean, VA

6d•$96,800 - $145,200•Onsite

About The Position

MITRE is seeking a consumer engagement-focused Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to manage security administration and ensure compliance for a multi-level program and associated classified areas at its McLean, Virginia headquarters. The CSSO will provide security support to internal and external stakeholders, build strong working relationships, give clear guidance, and ensure security processes align with mission objectives. The CSSO will be the Contractor SAP Security Officer of record for SCI and SAP information associated with the program. The role independently engages with sponsor security, supervises special security area operations, and administers MITRE’s SCI and SAP security program, including oversight of areas and programs within its cognizance. The position maintains applicable directives and implements personnel, information, physical, and technical security actions and procedures in accordance with governing regulations. The role also manages SCI and SAP information handling, visitor clearances and access, local operating directives, personnel security processes, security education and awareness, accreditation documentation, and annual self-inspections. The CSSO reviews and updates DD Form 254s and assists the Information Systems Security (R311) Department with pre-coordination, accreditation, and installation of classified information systems. This position requires on-site work five days a week.

Requirements

Typically requires at least 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; 3 years with a master’s degree; or a Ph.D. with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
Demonstrable experience developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Concepts of Operations (ConOps).
Experience in Special Programs, Program Security, SCI/SAP security, or Collateral Security.
Experience conducting and managing inspection preparedness and/or participating in government security inspections.
Experience with at least one of JADE, DISS, SIMS, or Scattered Castles.
Experience in at least one of the following: industrial or government security involving counterintelligence, personnel security, information security, information systems security, physical security, technical security, hands-on supervisory security leadership, or project management.
Experience implementing relevant IC standards or directives; DoD directives, instructions, manuals, or standards such as DoDM 5105.21 and DoDM 5205.07; 32 CFR Part 117/NISPOM; or related government regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of management and key management personnel.
Active U.S. Government-issued Top Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
Must work on-site five days per week.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in one of the specified technical areas.

Responsibilities

Serve as Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) of record for SCI and SAP information associated with the program.
Independently engage and collaborate with sponsor security to ensure adherence to regulations and guidelines.
Make independent decisions and perform duties with initiative and organizational skill, with minimal supervision.
Supervise special security area operations and administer MITRE’s SCI and SAP security program, including oversight of areas and programs within the role’s cognizance.
Maintain applicable SCI and SAP directives, regulations, manuals, guidelines, and instructions.
Conduct and manage SCI and SAP personnel, information, physical, and technical security actions and procedures, including TEMPEST and TSCM, in accordance with governing regulations.
Account for, control, transmit, package, safeguard, and arrange authorized destruction of SCI and SAP information and materials in accordance with governing regulations.
Certify and receive SCI and SAP visitor clearances and accesses.
Create and implement Concepts of Operations, Standard Operating Procedures, and other local area directives.
Maintain the official system of record accurately for personnel within the role’s cognizance.
Perform SCI and SAP Personnel Security Program activities, including nomination interviews; validation of Collateral, SCI, and SAP access requirements; submission of investigative requests and nomination packages; security briefings; obtaining signed NDA and NDS; and other personnel security actions.
Conduct ongoing SCI and SAP security education, training, and awareness, covering protection requirements, unauthorized disclosure, classification management, reporting, and day-to-day security program execution.
Maintain accreditation documentation for programs, communications systems, and information systems in special security areas under the role’s cognizance.
Conduct annual SCI and SAP self-inspections and address identified shortcomings.
Review and update DD Form 254 for programs operating in special security areas under the role’s cognizance.
Assist the Information Systems Security (R311) Department with pre-coordination, accreditation, and installation of classified information systems.