Program Security Specialist

Amentum

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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 will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise, assistance, recommendations, and hands-on support to all Special Programs support related activities. The role involves supporting program development from cradle to grave, including establishment, maintenance, transition, and disestablishment (and archiving). The specialist will apply experience in supporting security concepts, principles, and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues. Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and staffing required documentation, performing day-to-day activities to ensure timely and accurate development/integration of Special Program requirements, and monitoring and managing security operations.

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.
• 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.
• Analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues.
• Prepare, review, and staff required documentation including staff packages, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, and classification documentation.
• Perform day-to-day activities to ensure timely and accurate development/integration of Special Program requirements.
• Monitor and manage security operations and provide status reports and recommendations.
• Attend community meetings and working groups and advise on discussion points and requirements.
• Maintain accountability of access rosters, program access request tracking documents, and visitor logs.
• Prepare, review, staff, submit, and track SAP, CAP, and ACCM Program Access Requests (PARs).
• Provide indoctrination briefings and debriefings as required.
• Assist, collaborate, and coordinate with other NGA divisions and offices.
• Monitor security applications and maintain required records.
• Communicate security guidance from the government lead to program managers.
• Support the packaging and mailing of program documentation.
• Conduct site inspections to validate SAP or CAP standards.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to internal and external customers.
• Understand and enforce procedures for handling SCI Controlled Access Programs and other collateral materials.
• Support the creation of classification related guidance.
• Provide timely classification management expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees