Special Security Technician

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$90,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Special Security Technician supporting our USSPACECOM program in Colorado Springs, CO This position is contingent on position availability Duties: Assist the Special Security Officer (SSO) to ensure control of access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SCI Facilities (SCIFs); certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances / accesses; conducts SCI security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, training on classified material / SSO-related material and topics; obtains signed nondisclosure agreements; and provides guidance and assistance for processing SCI position and eligibility requests for assigned military, Government and contractor personnel. Serves as a Controlled Access Program (CAP) security specialist for lifecycle program protection management for USSPACECOM and implements protocols to actively reduce the chances for espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure or compromise of information or material considered vital to command mission interests, national defense, or national security. Develops, implements, and integrates CAP program protection requirements supporting USSPACECOM essential program information, operations, technologies, and systems. As the CAP / Special Access Program (SAP) / Special Access Required (SAR) subject matter expert, provides detailed knowledge of DoD, IC, services, and mission partners' CAP / SAP / SAR policies, plans, and procedures. Recommends and executes "cradle to grave" security and program protection as it relates to USSPACECOM operations and equities. Trains and manages the daily development of associated personnel on individual CAP / SAP program protection requirements and processes as directed. Provides all CAP / SAP / SAR security operations, analysis decisions, and recommendations in appropriate formats to meet DoD and USSPACECOM requirements. Other duties may include but are not limited to: audits of classified material, inspections of classified material storage facilities / SCIFs / containers, and researching and preparing classified material-related policy and management recommendations, reports, and recommendations. Requirements: Must possess a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph. Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience and at least eight years of relevant experience. Compensation & Benefits: $90,000 - $135,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters .

Requirements

Must possess a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience and at least eight years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Assist the Special Security Officer (SSO) to ensure control of access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SCI Facilities (SCIFs)
certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances / accesses
conducts SCI security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, training on classified material / SSO-related material and topics
obtains signed nondisclosure agreements
provides guidance and assistance for processing SCI position and eligibility requests for assigned military, Government and contractor personnel
Serves as a Controlled Access Program (CAP) security specialist for lifecycle program protection management for USSPACECOM and implements protocols to actively reduce the chances for espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure or compromise of information or material considered vital to command mission interests, national defense, or national security
Develops, implements, and integrates CAP program protection requirements supporting USSPACECOM essential program information, operations, technologies, and systems
As the CAP / Special Access Program (SAP) / Special Access Required (SAR) subject matter expert, provides detailed knowledge of DoD, IC, services, and mission partners' CAP / SAP / SAR policies, plans, and procedures
Recommends and executes "cradle to grave" security and program protection as it relates to USSPACECOM operations and equities
Trains and manages the daily development of associated personnel on individual CAP / SAP program protection requirements and processes as directed
Provides all CAP / SAP / SAR security operations, analysis decisions, and recommendations in appropriate formats to meet DoD and USSPACECOM requirements
audits of classified material
inspections of classified material storage facilities / SCIFs / containers
researching and preparing classified material-related policy and management recommendations, reports, and recommendations