Contract Program Security Officer

Advantage SCI, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services company is looking for a Contract Program Security Officer in Huntsville, Alabama. The role requires an Active TS/SCI clearance and at least 5 years of specialized experience with government security databases. Responsibilities include supporting the Program Security Officer and managing various security disciplines. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and be familiar with SCIF accreditations. Excellent communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years specialized experience with government security databases.
• Completion of CDSE Introduction to SAPSs course.
• Must have valid certification in PII and Cyber Awareness Challenge.

Responsibilities

• Provide security support to the government Program Security Officer.
• Perform security specialist functions in various disciplines.
• Conduct periodic security inspections of cleared facilities.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent written and oral reporting skills

Knowledge of SCIF Accreditations and Inspections

Experience performing PSO functions

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

JADE

Scattered Castles

DISS

Job description

Job Description

Position: Contract Program Security Officer

Job Description

Position: Contract Program Security Officer

Reports To: The Customer and Program Manager

Clearance Type: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly or Top Secret with ability to obtain SCI and CI polygraph

Advantage SCI is seeking Contract Program Security Officer to be considered for employment. Individual will provide support to the government Program Security Officer (PSO). CPSO will perform security specialist functions that may include tasks in all security disciplines: including but not limited to personnel, physical, information, and training. CPSO will review and process PERSEC documentation, to include SAP nomination paperwork, loading accesses and documents into access management databases, and brief/debrief personnel to/from SAP programs. CPSO must review, verify, edit, draft, and submit security paperwork to accredit facilities and automated information systems (AIS) in accordance with applicable policies. They will conduct or support the periodic security inspections of cleared facilities to ensure compliance with the Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of SAP Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, National Industrial Security Programs Operating Manual (NISPOM), the NISPOM supplemental, and-any unique requirements of various classified programs. Travel within the United States (CONUS plus Alaska and Hawaii, but not the U.S. Territory) to conduct or support facility inspections. Draft and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and other essential security documents, records. Implement a security education program for assigned personnel tailored to supported programs.

Required Experience

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly or Top Secret with ability to obtain SCI and CI polygraph
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years specialized experience with government security databases (e.g., JADE, Scattered Castles, DISS).
• Training and experience working with SAPs.
• Completion of the instructor led Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Introduction to SAPSs course; experience implementing security training to meet specific SAP requirements; experience performing PSO functions in support of both government and contractor customers.
• Completion of CDSE Orientation to SAP Security Compliance Inspections course.
• Experience with SCIF Accreditations and Inspections.
• Possess a TS/SCI and successfully passing CI Poly.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral reporting skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and customers across geographically dispersed sites.
• Experience working in DIA a plus.
• Must have a valid certification of completion in PII and Cyber Awareness Challenge from Information Assurance Support Environment (Only valid within 30 days of hire). To obtain the certification, visit http://iase.disa.mil/eta/.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally
• Noise level: Low to moderate
  
  

Advantage SCI, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246 Prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, or national origin and requires affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees treated, without regard to race, sex, color, genetic information, religion, or national origin. (Enforcement Agency: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs)

Keyword: Security Specialists- SCIF Management