Contract Program Security Officer - Huntsville AL

VetJobs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking a Contract Program Security Officer in Huntsville, AL. You will support government PSO functions, review security paperwork, and ensure compliance with NISPOM and related standards. Travel CONUS for facility inspections as needed.

Ideal candidates hold TS/SCI with CI Poly or Top Secret with SCI/CI poly capability, plus significant SAP security experience and CDSE certificates. Strong communication and document management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 CDSE Introduction to SAPS course; experience implementing security training to meet SAP requirements; PSO support experience.
• Completion of CDSE Orientation to SAP Security Compliance Inspections course.

Responsibilities

• Review and process PERSEC documentation including SAP nomination paperwork.
• Load accesses and documents into access management databases and brief/debrief personnel to/from SAP programs.
• Draft and submit security paperwork to accredit facilities and AIS per policies.
• Contribute to SOPs, SCGs and essential security documents.
• Implement security education program for assigned personnel.

Skills

Security awareness

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presenting to stakeholders

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JADE

Scattered Castles

DISS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications and Responsibilities

• 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

Location

City Huntsville

State Alabama

Job Details

Job Category Scientific Research & Development

Job Code Security Staff

Affiliate Sponsor Advantage SCI