Special Access Program Security Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton•San Diego, CA
•$69,300 - $158,000

About The Position

Performs a wide range of functions to protect company and government sensitive and classified information. Provides personnel and physical security services for local and remote clients using advanced advisory skills or extensive technical expertise. Serves as the client’s Special Access Program Security Manager (SAPSM), providing subject matter expertise and supporting government clients in a fast-paced environment. Administrates and enforces Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and SAP Facility (SAPF) security requirements. Conducts personnel security, suitability, and credentialing through the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), and validates and verifies personnel access to SAPs using the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE). Provides client-facing support for program security compliance, program briefs, and the coordination and compilation of program security documentation. Interfaces with client and program management office leadership to manage program security. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems, works without considerable direction, and mentors and may supervise team members.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in the DoD or intelligence community.
  • Experience working with SAP information and conducting JADE account lookups and creations.
  • Experience conducting indoctrinations, briefs, or debriefs; writing SOPs; reviewing program security plans and SOPs; and implementing security procedures in compliance with Intelligence Community directives and government policies.
  • Knowledge of submitting SAP accesses and maintaining SAP training and records.
  • Knowledge of industry and government requirements, standards, policies, and directives supporting security programs under DoD Manual 5205.07.
  • TS/SCI clearance required; selected applicants will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 7 years of experience in distinct functional or cross-functional security areas, including personnel, physical, industrial security, computer investigations, classification management, operational security, or security education.
  • Experience with DoD security systems or databases, including DISS and NISS.
  • Knowledge of industry and government requirements, standards, policies, and directives supporting security programs in classified environments, such as 32 CFR Part 117 and ICD 705.
  • Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the client’s Special Access Program Security Manager and provide subject matter expertise to government clients.
  • Administer and enforce SCIF and SAPF security requirements.
  • Perform personnel security, suitability, and credentialing using DISS.
  • Validate and verify personnel access to SAPs using JADE.
  • Support program security compliance, program briefs, and the coordination and compilation of program security documentation.
  • Interface with client and program management office leadership to manage program security.
  • Develop solutions to complex problems and work with limited direction.
  • Mentor and may supervise team members.

Benefits

  • Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
  • Paid leave.
  • Professional development.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Work-life programs.
  • Dependent care.
  • Recognition awards program.
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