Special Access Programs Security SME - TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility

American Systems • Arlington, VA

11d • $155,700 - $260,000

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. As the Special Access Programs Security SME, you will: Support a diverse industrial security program spanning multiple DoD multi-level security environments including Special Access Programs (SAP). Managing internal and external relationships including Government and industry stakeholders Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan! Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan. Week in the life of a Special Access Programs Security SME: Support implementation and compliance with National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) Duties include site assessment visits, training and education of the security staff, interfacing with site leadership to support security programs and attending vulnerability assessments when issues may arise. Support internal investigations addressing the loss, compromise or suspected compromise of classified information under the NISP or customer supplied security directives. Support and keep apprised of the U.S. Government’s development of National Security Policy and Procedures and work with customers to disseminate requirements throughout their organizations. Oversee programs designed to mentor and develop Security professionals in order to maintain a high level of proficiency and retain top talent across the organization. Serve as a business enabler through sound security practices; provide security guidance to corporate executives throughout all levels of the enterprise. Support the Business Development staff in all aspects of maintaining solid compliance with classified proposals and assist in the writing of security volumes Interface with IT Security to ensure a unified approach to both industrial and cyber security Facilitate development of training programs for security personnel to support the implementation, administration and execution of Special Acccess Programs security requirements Assist with drafting and disseminating appointment letters for Access Approval Authority (AAA), Program Security Officers, SAP Accrediting Officials, and SAP Personnel Security Officials.

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant DoD/IC program security management experience.
• Must have Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Special access program (SAP) experience
• Extensive knowledge of SAP standards, policy processes, and U.S. Government practices and other security laws and regulations
• Experience: Managing ICD 705 facility projects
• Working directly with DoD and Service SAPCOs
• Implementing ICD 705 standards for SAP facilities
• Previously held program security officer position supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs - (ACAT 1)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Possess an analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills
• Sound understanding of theories and practices within risk mitigation and the continually changing security environment
• Ability to implement strong security strategy with practices designed to successfully address evolving SAP security requirements
• Demonstrate the ability for advanced conceptual thinking in complex and/or completely new situations

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and compliance with National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICD)
• Support internal investigations addressing the loss, compromise or suspected compromise of classified information under the NISP or customer supplied security directives.
• Support and keep apprised of the U.S. Government’s development of National Security Policy and Procedures and work with customers to disseminate requirements throughout their organizations.
• Oversee programs designed to mentor and develop Security professionals in order to maintain a high level of proficiency and retain top talent across the organization.
• Serve as a business enabler through sound security practices; provide security guidance to corporate executives throughout all levels of the enterprise.
• Support the Business Development staff in all aspects of maintaining solid compliance with classified proposals and assist in the writing of security volumes
• Interface with IT Security to ensure a unified approach to both industrial and cyber security
• Facilitate development of training programs for security personnel to support the implementation, administration and execution of Special Acccess Programs security requirements
• Assist with drafting and disseminating appointment letters for Access Approval Authority (AAA), Program Security Officers, SAP Accrediting Officials, and SAP Personnel Security Officials.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan
• healthcare benefits
• paid leave
• retirement plans
• insurance programs
• education and training assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed