SAP Security Specialist II (TS/SCI #25-185)

Strategic Analysis • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is in search of a Mid-Level SAP Security Specialist responsible for managing key aspects of security for Special Access Programs (SAPs), including day-to-day management of government and contractor sites. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of program protection methodologies, security classification architectures, OPSEC, COMSEC, and all relevant security disciplines. The Mid-Level Specialist works with a Program Management Office (PMO) to ensure compliance.

Requirements

• BS with a minimum 6 to 8 years of related DoD or IC experience.
• Candidates must hold a TS/SCI with the willingness and ability to pass a CI polygraph.
• Comprehensive understanding of SAP security principles and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of physical, personnel, and industrial security requirements in the SAP environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and briefing skills.
• Ability to lead and manage security projects.
• Demonstrated recent experience in successfully performing as a program security representative for one or more programs.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who have taken and passed CI polygraph within the past three years.
• Fundamental knowledge of program protection, classification architectures, OPSEC, COMSEC, and secure information transmission.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support security architectures for new technology programs across the entire spectrum of classification.
• Research, develop, and implement long and short-range program protection security strategies and tactics.
• Determine, apply, and monitor appropriate security requirements (physical, information, personnel, industrial) for specific programs. Recommend and implement security improvements.
• Create DD 254's, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification, for classified efforts, ensuring security requirements are clear and concise.
• Indoctrinate newly assigned personnel and de-brief departing personnel.
• Support the creation, processing, coordination, and approval of physical security accreditations.
• Communicate effectively with other Service/Agency program security staffs.
• Develop, write, review, coordinate, and execute security documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, provide, and manage security support for meetings.
• Actively support Agency Staff Assistance Visits of cleared defense industry base contractors and government agencies.
• Perform OPSEC analysis and provide other OPSEC support.
• Plan and assist with program close-out actions.
• Participate in and play a key role in the Broad Area Announcement (BAA) process in support of new programs.
• Mentor junior security staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees