Program Security Subject Matter Expert (SME), Special Access Programs (SAP)

GD Information Technology•Albuquerque, NM

8d•$162,775 - $220,225•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Security SME's primary function is to provide expert-level multi-discipline security support for one or more of the customer's Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position will provide "day-today" multi-discipline analysis for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Performance shall include: Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy Lead efforts in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and collateral data in support of US military operations Provide day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures, and systems Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test, training, and operational activities. Lead efforts in developing, implementing, and training the Operations Security program. Lead effo1ts in providing contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight. Brief all levels of personnel, both in the government and senior civilian services, on a variety of security related topics. Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on facility reviews, and facility close-outs. Monitor, report and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews. Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff. Conduct exploration of any loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified and/or sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and generating damage assessments resulting from the loss of classified information. Coordinate with SAP security personnel to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the curriculum for the SAP security education & awareness program. Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight of team members.

Requirements

Computer Security
Information Assurance
Information Security
Security Information
System Security
15 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Nice To Haves

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) required.
15 – 20 years related experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Responsibilities

Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy
Lead efforts in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and collateral data in support of US military operations
Provide day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures, and systems
Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test, training, and operational activities.
Lead efforts in developing, implementing, and training the Operations Security program.
Lead effo1ts in providing contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight.
Brief all levels of personnel, both in the government and senior civilian services, on a variety of security related topics.
Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on facility reviews, and facility close-outs.
Monitor, report and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews.
Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff.
Conduct exploration of any loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified and/or sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and generating damage assessments resulting from the loss of classified information.
Coordinate with SAP security personnel to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the curriculum for the SAP security education & awareness program.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight of team members.

Benefits

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

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