Journeyman Security Specialist (SAP) (STO)

Bowhead•Dahlgren, VA

8d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead seeks a Journeyman Security Specialist with Special Access Program (SAP) and Special Technical Operations (STO) experience to support the Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) Security Support Services (SSS) contract onsite at Naval Support Activity South Potomac in Dahlgren, Virginia. The role supports SAP, STO, personnel security, information security, and other security-related functions in support of the JWAC mission. The specialist assists with security program administration, access requests, clearance processing, security inspections and facility accreditation, security documentation, briefings and training, and personnel and information security requirements. The position also supports secure-system account requests and administrative activities as directed by the contractor site lead or government Senior Security Representative.

Requirements

Associate degree at minimum, or additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
At least five years of SAP/STO security experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat for PDFs.
Must hold and be able to maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Must be SCI eligible or able to obtain SCI eligibility.
Must be eligible for SAP access.
U.S. citizenship is required for a Top Secret clearance at this location.
Must be able to lift 10–25 pounds.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Responsibilities

Prepare, process, and review Program Access Requests (PARs) in the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) for accuracy and access eligibility.
Resolve classification and declassification issues.
Process annual SAP self-reporting forms; report unfavorable or derogatory information; monitor required status and incident updates in DISS; and receive and forward reports of violations, infractions, and derogatory information.
Advise, guide, and train personnel on SAP/STO information security requirements and procedures for classification, marking, safeguarding, storage, reproduction, destruction, and transmission of information.
Coordinate and process visit requests, badge requests and authorizations, area access, special briefing and clearance requirements, security job performance problems, and reportable security incidents.
Conduct briefings and training to inform personnel of new or changed policies and procedures and alert them to espionage and sabotage threats.
Assist in managing security and special access programs in accordance with JWAC, DoD/DoW, Air Force, USSTRATCOM, and applicable higher-headquarters policies, directives, and instructions across personnel, physical, industrial, and information security.
Help determine SAP/STO access requirements for civilian, military, and contractor personnel and ensure required initial and annual paperwork updates are submitted.
Report potential derogatory information to the appropriate Cognizant Security Officer when notified.
Apply regulations governing clearance types and access requirements, using the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) as required.
Maintain personnel security files for supported-element personnel.
Enter data into required databases and maintain customer-sponsored billets and quota information; review, track, and monitor clearance processing activities with government personnel.
Maintain facility SOPs, instructions, and policy recommendations; update them and develop addenda for JWAC SAP facilities as needed.
Conduct an annual assessment of JWAC’s SAP security program in accordance with applicable DoD/DoW, Joint Staff, and USSTRATCOM regulations.
Inspect facilities and develop courses of action to remediate issues.
Coordinate requests to modify existing facility accreditations, including inspecting proposed spaces for compliance, evaluating proposed uses, and developing and coordinating approval of risk-mitigation strategies.
Assist in developing and maintaining System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, computer certification and accreditation materials, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasure analyses, Security Concepts of Operations, and other system-security documents.
Support entry and exit inspections of equipment to and from secure areas; schedule and participate in security spot checks.
Attend security meetings and coordinate responses to action items; perform miscellaneous administrative support as directed by the contractor site lead and/or government Senior Security Representative.
Perform additional duties related to SAP requirements and INFOSEC, PERSEC, and automation security programs.
Process and troubleshoot account requests for Secure Integration Cloud (SIC) and Compartmented Enterprise Services (CED).
Assist with Security Classification Guidance; review, update, or create Security Classification Guides and train personnel on classification guidance.
Process billet access requests and perform account management in the Planning and Decision Aid System (PDAS).
Conduct SAP, Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO), and Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) briefings and debriefings as required.
Conduct and document security compliance inspections using the checklist template, identify inadequacies, and resolve them or recommend remedies.
Review, update, or create local security instructions and policies in accordance with applicable DoD/DoW, Joint Staff, and USSTRATCOM regulations.