Program Security Specialist

Amentum • Springfield, VA

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About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Program Security Specialist IV to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Office of Security (SIS) in Springfield, VA. The Program Security Specialist will support Special Programs (SAPs, CAPs, & ACCMs) and provide subject matter expertise, assistance, recommendations, and hands-on support to all Special Programs support related activities. Duties include supporting program development from cradle to grave, applying experience in security concepts to analyze and resolve complex security issues, and preparing required documentation.

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.
• Must have successfully completed/passed the 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).
• Apply experience in supporting security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues.
• Prepare, review, and staff required documentation including staff packages, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Appointment Memorandums, classification documentation, reports, and more.
• 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.
• Monitor and manage security operations and provide government with status reports and recommendations for decisions.
• Attend community meetings and working groups as required by the government/on behalf of the government lead.
• 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).
• Track Program Accesses for all indoctrinated personnel.
• Provide indoctrination briefings and debriefings as required.
• Assist, collaborate, and coordinate with other NGA divisions, offices, and directorates.
• Monitor security applications through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics.
• 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.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to internal and external customers.
• Understand and enforce procedures for handling SCI Controlled Access Programs, Special Access Programs, and other collateral materials.
• Support the creation of classification related guidance.
• 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

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