Special Security Officer

Leidos•Hampton, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a mission-focused Special Security Officer (SSO) to support Air Combat Command (ACC) Wing SCI security programs at Joint Base Langley–Eustis, Virginia. The SSO will execute SCI security functions, ensure compliance across multiple security disciplines, advise on national-level security directives, and help manage the installation’s SCI security posture for local and tenant SCIFs.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance on the first day of employment.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or an associate degree and at least 6 years; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
At least 4 years of full-time SCI security experience across personnel, physical, information, and basic IA disciplines.
Ability to operate independently in a dynamic operational environment.
Knowledge of ICD 704, ICD 705, DoDM 5105.21 (Volumes 1–3), and relevant DNI, DIA, and USAF security directives.
Ability to analyze information, assess risk, develop mitigation strategies, and solve complex security challenges.
SAP experience.

Nice To Haves

Completion of formal SSO certification training within the last five years.
Completion of a SCIF physical security course within the last five years.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain SCI directives, manuals, and regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with SSO responsibilities.
Oversee control, accountability, transmission, transport, packaging, safeguarding, and authorized destruction of SCI materials.
Ensure SCI dissemination is limited to personnel with verified access and validated need-to-know.
Investigate SCI security incidents, prepare required reports, and recommend corrective actions to the Chief SSO.
Liaise with collateral security officials to coordinate across security levels.
Conduct SCI personnel, physical, information, and technical security activities, including TEMPEST and TSCM coordination.
Deliver SCI security awareness training and briefings.
Execute SCI Personnel Security Program functions, including nomination interviews, access validation, investigative submissions, briefings and debriefings, and NDA/NDS processing.
Serve as the official channel for SCI visitor certification and access verification.
Maintain accurate personnel records in DISS.
Provide guidance on SCI eligibility and position requirements.
Process derogatory information and assist commanders with Security Information Files.
Support physical security for current and future SCIFs and ensure compliance with ICD 705 and applicable directives.
Prepare, update, and maintain SCIF accreditation documentation, including fixed facility checklists.
Ensure annual self-inspections are conducted for all SCIFs under organizational cognizance.