Special Security Officer (SSO)

H2 Performance Consulting•Sumter, SC

About The Position

H2 Performance Consulting (H2) is seeking a Special Security Officer (SSO). The SSO will serve as primary liaison with Headquarters Air Combat Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Education and Training Command, Combat Air Force units, and other Department of Defense and U.S. Government agencies to coordinate and integrate SAP security requirements across the Wing and subordinate units.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen with ability to pass background investigation (FBI fingerprint check and NACI)
Active Top Secret / SCI clearance
No disqualifying legal, administrative, or employment history
2+ years as SAP Security Officer with additional security experience (concurrent acceptable)
Strong expertise in SAP security frameworks and multi-discipline security operations
Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory guidance
High attention to detail, organization, and professional judgment
Ability to perform in fast-paced, mission-critical environments

Responsibilities

SAP Security Program Management
Plan, organize, and support Advanced Programs Office activities while ensuring SAP, SCI, and multi-discipline security compliance with DoDI 5000.83, DoD, USAF, and Intelligence Community directives; develop Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIPs) and establish processes where gaps exist.
Multi-Disciplinary Security Oversight
Provide subject matter expertise and oversight across information, personnel, physical, industrial, and cybersecurity domains, including interpreting and applying policies, resolving complex security issues, and ensuring consistent implementation of DoD, United States Air Force, ICD, and MAJCOM requirements.
Personnel Security & SAP Access Management
Manage end-to-end SAP access lifecycle, including nomination packages (PSQs, ePAR), eligibility validation, indoctrinations, PIF maintenance, visit certifications, and entry authority lists.
Oversee adverse information reporting and coordinate with SAPCO, APCO, MAJCOM, and Air Force Office of Special Investigations to ensure compliance with personnel security standards.
Physical Security & Facility Compliance (SAPFs)
Conduct initial, annual, and periodic facility clearance surveys and inspections of SAP facilities to ensure compliance with DoD, IC, USAF, and MAJCOM requirements.
Document findings, develop corrective action plans, and coordinate with Cognizant Security Offices (CSOs).
Information Security & Classification Control
Review and validate classification guidance and contract security requirements, including DD Form 254, ensuring proper protection, handling, and dissemination of SAP and classified information.
Policy Development, Compliance & Governance
Develop, interpret, and implement SAP security policies, procedures, and guidance aligned with national, DoD, and USAF objectives.
Ensure regulatory compliance, create new processes as needed, and integrate security requirements across Wing operations.
Training & Security Education (SETA)
Develop and administer the Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program, including lesson plans, briefings, and training materials, while ensuring compliance with training and awareness requirements.
Program Oversight & Operational Management
Support the Wing Program Manager in prioritizing workloads, assigning tasks, monitoring subordinate unit performance, and adjusting operational priorities to meet mission requirements and optimize resource utilization.
Documentation, Reporting & Continuity
Maintain inspection reports, compliance documentation, and program records.
Develop continuity folders with SOPs, templates, and procedures to ensure seamless role transition and operational continuity.
Systems & Tools
Utilize SAP access management systems (e.g., ePAR) and Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) to manage documentation, tracking, and communication.