Program Security Specialist

Amentum • Springfield, VA

93d

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Program Security Specialist to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Office of Security (SIS). The Program Security Specialist will support Special Programs (SAPs, CAPs, & ACCMs) and will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise, assistance, recommendations, and hands-on support to all Special Programs support related activities. This role involves supporting program development from cradle to grave, including establishment, maintenance, transition, and disestablishment (and archiving).

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance and must be willing to undergo a polygraph exam.
• Demonstrate experience applying Executive Orders 12333 and 13526, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 906 & 705 and DoD Manual 5205.07 Vols 1-4 standards associated with classified national security information, and special access program information.
• Must have successfully completed/passed the following DoD course: Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Introduction to Special Access Programs SAP 101.10.
• Have a minimum of three to five years of experience supporting special programs (SAPs and/or CAPs).

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of DoD CDSE Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
• Experience with Special Programs Databases and systems: JADE, DISS, SIC, Scattered Castles, ICCARS, PULSE, & E2SP.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise, assistance, recommendations and hands-on-support to all Special Programs support related activities.
• Support program development from cradle to grave, including establishment, maintenance, transition, and disestablishment (and archiving).
• Prepare, review, and staff required documentation including staff packages, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Appointment Memorandums, classification documentation, reports, Memorandums for Record, Taskers, etc.
• Perform day-to-day activities to ensure the timely and accurate development/integration of Special Program requirements.
• Prepare routine to advanced formal recommendations, reports, correspondence, etc., including supporting administrative documentation as required by the government.
• Prepare comprehensive written risk assessments and reports and assist with oversight actions.
• Attend community meetings and working groups as required by the government/on behalf of the government lead, and advise on addressed discussion points, due outs, requirements, and suspense dates.
• Maintain accountability of access rosters, program access request tracking documents, visitor logs, destruction logs, and other accountable material.
• Prepare, review, staff, submit, and track SAP, CAP, and ACCM Program Access Requests (PARs), including supporting documentation and applicable database requirements.
• Track Program Accesses for all indoctrinated personnel as required.
• Provide indoctrination briefings and debriefings as required, including large scale conference room briefings, and senior-level desk-side one-on-one briefings.
• Assist, collaborate, and coordinate with other NGA divisions, offices, and directorates as well as members of the DoD and IC.
• Monitor security application through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics and maintains required records.
• Communicate security guidance from the government lead to program managers or security officers.
• Support the packaging and mailing of program documentation in accordance with applicable SCI and special programs policies.
• Support and/or conduct site inspections in support of validating SAP or CAP standards for storage or AIS requirements.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to internal and external customers.
• Understand and enforce procedures for handling SCI Controlled Access Programs, Special Access Programs, Alternative Compensatory Control Measures and other collateral materials IAW applicable security policies and regulations.
• Support the creation of classification-related guidance, such as Security Classification Guides, Indoctrination briefings, annual CPI training, etc.
• Share knowledge and experience to facilitate effective practices and increase staff awareness of best practices.
• Provide timely classification management expertise to resolve complex classification management issues.
• Maintain personal classification expertise through collaboration with ODNI and DoD classification management communities.
• Develop innovative techniques to implement training and compliance with established classification management policies.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees