Activity Security Representative

SAIC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in El Segundo, CA is seeking an experienced Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) or Activity Security Representative (ASR) to manage personnel security for high-priority space programs. You will handle visits, access controls, security plans, and incident investigations across SCI/SAP environments.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 10+ years of related experience (or 14 years in lieu), plus 8+ years of military service, and deep knowledge of NISPOM/ICD guidance, DD-254

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years related experience (additional 4 years will be accepted in lieu of degree).
• 8+ years of applicable military service.
• Knowledge of NISPOM/ICD with ICD 705 series, DoD 5205.07 series, EO, etc.
• Experience in managing DD-254s for Government missions.
• Expertise with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience utilizing customer databases such as DISS/JADE/SIMs.

Responsibilities

• Support PERSEC operations for SCI/SAP activities.
• Security management and operations to protect classified programs.
• Visitor control: manage Visit Authorization Requests for Govt/Military/Industry personnel.
• Access control: operate systems for unclassified and classified spaces.
• Assist with security plans and procedures across Personnel/Information/Physical Security, COMSEC, and Program Security.
• Maintain accountability of controlled documents and media.
• Present Security Awareness Training and Education briefings.
• Investigate security incidents and prepare investigative reports with corrective actions.

Skills

NISPOM/ICD knowledge

DD-254 management

MS Office proficiency

DISS/JADE/SIMs experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience

Tools

Access control systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) or Activity Security Representative (ASR) who is ready to make your mark on an exciting space contract? Join our award-winning team in El Segundo, CA where you'll be part of an exceptional group of professionals managing comprehensive security operations across the greater security enterprise. You will be directly involved in maintaining a secure environment for classified programs and operating the day-to-day Personnel Security actions for high-priority activities withing the Space Portfolio. Your expertise will be crucial in managing personnel and clearance requirements, managing visitor control, document and correspondence management, Security Awareness Training, and investigating security incidents, all while contributing to the advancement of our projects.

What you will do on the job:

• Support Personnel Security (PERSEC) operations for the facility and organization for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
• Security management and operations: maintain a secure environment to facilitate the successful development and execution of classified programs at the assigned organization where classified information is stored, accessed, or where accessed personnel are assigned. Enforce strict adherence to applicable laws as well as national DoD, and other security policies and requirements.
• Visitor Control: Create, receive, and transmit Visit Authorization Requests for Government, Military, and Industry personnel.
• Access Control: Manage a cutting-edge Access Control System for both unclassified and classified spaces within mission boundaries.
• Assist with the preparation of security plans, reviewing applicable guidelines, and established procedures for all areas of security including Personnel Security, Information Security, Physical/Technical Security, Classification Management, Communication Security (COMSEC), and Program Security.
• Maintain accountability of controlled documents and media to include active inventory lists, destruction receipts and transfer of documentation.
• Present Security Awareness Training and Education (SATE) briefings.
• Conduct Security Program Indoctrination Briefings.
• Investigate security incidents and violations; prepare reports of investigations for the corporation and customers, making specific recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.

This is you:

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years related experience (additional 4 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of degree).
• 8+ years of applicable military service.
• Demonstrated knowledge of National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) / Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) with a focus on ICD 705 series, DoD 5205.07 series, Executive Orders, etc.
• Experience in managing DD-254s for Government sponsored missions.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite (MSWord, Excel, Power Point).
• Experience utilizing customer databases such as DISS/JADE/SIMs.