Security Support SME/GSSO

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Bath Township, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Personnel performing in this position are experienced and motivated security professionals with the necessary skills to support the DoD Anti-Tamper Executive Agent Field Program Office (ATEA FPO) by independently providing multi-discipline SAP/SCI security support. This role involves serving as the Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO) for assigned programs and activities, developing and implementing comprehensive security policies and procedures for classified operations. The position requires providing expert guidance and technical assistance to unit personnel in accordance with program directives, Security Classification Guides (SCG), 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoDM 5205.07 regulations, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), and applicable Department of Defense guidance. Key responsibilities include developing critical security deliverables such as National Interest Determinations (NID), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), security plans, and facility accreditation packages, as well as reviewing, processing, and editing security documentation. The role also entails designing and implementing tailored SAP/SCI security education and training programs, conducting security briefings, and managing personnel security compliance. Collaboration with Directorate security teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and support to Program Element Monitors (PEM) are essential. Additionally, the position involves supervising and mentoring a security and IA/IT team.

Requirements

Minimum of 20 years of relevant DoD work experience (years of experience may be waiverable with customer approval).
No less than three (3) years’ experience in a SAP and/or SCI environment within the last five (5) years.
Possess an active Top Secret security clearance, based upon a Single Scope Background (SSBI/SBPR).
Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) access.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity/experience with ICD 705

Responsibilities

Serve as the Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO) for assigned programs and activities as authorized by SAPCO, developing and implementing comprehensive security policies and procedures for classified operations.
Provide expert guidance and technical assistance to unit personnel in accordance with program directives, Security Classification Guides (SCG), 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoDM 5205.07 regulations, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), and applicable Department of Defense guidance.
Develop critical security deliverables including National Interest Determinations (NID), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), security plans, and facility accreditation packages.
Review, process, and edit security documentation such as Facility Accreditations, Test Plans, DD Form 254s, OPSEC plans, and specialized reports to ensure compliance with all applicable security regulations and standards.
Design and implement tailored SAP/SCI security education and training programs to meet unit-specific requirements, conducting initial, refresher, and supplemental security briefings with comprehensive documentation and maintaining training records to ensure personnel certification compliance.
Review and periodically initiate Program Access Requests (PARs), utilizing JADE and DISS.
Collaborate with the Directorate security teams to ensure the organization maintains personnel security compliance.
Provide direct support to the Program Element Monitor (PEM) for program oversight activities, manage SAP indoctrination updates, and support SAP Enterprise Reform (SER) initiatives while developing comprehensive program disestablishment plans as required.
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to resolve classification discrepancies and actively participate in steering committee and working group meetings to support organizational objectives and ensure seamless program execution.
Supervise and mentor a seven-member MTSI Security and IA/IT team.
Perform duties of Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO)/GSSO - Plan, organize, and direct Special Access Program (SAP) security for assigned directorate programs/activities, its facilities and acquisition program systems that support advanced or special programs and SCI material, at contractor and other government locations ensuring that all elements of protection comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs throughout the program.
Ensure protection and safeguarding of SAP and SCI activities in the following areas: Program security management, Personnel Security, Information Security and Document control, Physical Security, Operations Security (OPSEC), Security Education and Training, Contract Alternate Special Security Representative (CSSR).
Open/close special compartmented information facilities (SCIFs), perform end-of-day security checks, and maintain security codes and combination locks during normal and extended duty days, and after-hours alarm response in accordance with AF and DoD requirements.
Administer the SCI security program and maintain applicable SCI directives/regulations.
Properly account for, control, transmit, transport, package, and safeguard SCI.
Provide for destruction of SCI by authorized means.
Conduct and manage SCI personnel, information, physical, and technical security (e.g. TEMPEST and TSCM) actions and procedures.
Report and assist in investigating all unauthorized disclosures of classified intelligence information.
Conduct a continuing SCI security education training and awareness program to ensure all SCI-indoctrinated individuals are kept apprised of the requirements and guidelines for protecting SCI.