Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)

STR; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking an experienced Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to lead a DoW SAP portfolio at our Woburn, MA facility. You will ensure compliance with DoD directives, collaborate with security management, program teams, and customer security, and manage SAP security requirements.

The role requires an active TS clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility, 7+ years in SAP security, and a preferred bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility and US citizenship.
• Minimum 7 years of security experience with SAP/SCI compliance.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent security experience.
• Knowledge of NISPOM, ICD 705, DoDM 5205.07, FOCI, ITAR.
• Proficiency with MS Office, DISS, JADE, SIMS, TALON, and NISS.
• CDSE 'Intro to SAPs' completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage sensitive communications.
• Independent judgment and compliance orientation.
• Expertise in security policy interpretation and development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security posture and compliance for multiple SAP programs per DoDM 5205.07 and ICD 705.
• Serve as primary SAP program security liaison with customers.
• Collaborate with Program Manager and security disciplines (PSEC, ACSSOs, Classified Cybersecurity, CIRT, FSO).
• Lead Government compliance inspections and internal assessments.
• Develop and implement security policies, SOPs, P2, and OPSEC/transportation plans.
• Oversee document control and classified material accountability and SAP Accountability Officer duties.
• Write, interpret, and administer DD254s and related documentation.
• Review requirements and system documents to address security needs.
• Interpret security classification guidance for each program.
• Investigate security incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Attend security and program meetings; deliver briefings.
• Conduct initial and refresher program security briefings, debriefings, and foreign travel briefings.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SAP/SCI experience

Security compliance

Security policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

DISS

JADE

SIMS

TALON

NISS

Job description

Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)

Woburn, MA

STR seeks an experienced Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to lead a DoW Special Access Program (SAP) portfolio at our Woburn, MA facility. The successful candidate will collaborate with security management, program management, program personnel, and customer security to ensure compliance with U.S. Government directives, regulations, and requirements. Role will primarily manage one DoW SAP customer, with potential future direct reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

CSSO Responsibilities (Primary):

• Maintain robust security posture and compliance for multiple SAP programs in accordance with DoDM 5205.07, ICD 705, and IC/DOD security policies
• Serve as primary liaison for SAP program security requirements while providing excellent customer service with internal and external customers
• Partner routinely and effectively with Program Manager and Security disciplines, to include Personnel Security, ACSSOs, Classified Cybersecurity, Classified Information Technology, and the Facility Security Officer
• Lead Government compliance inspections, self-inspections, support staff assistance visits and manage external/internal program security assessments
• Develop, review, and implement security policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Program Protection (P2), and OPSEC/transportation plans
• Oversee document control and classified material accountability, including duties as a SAP Accountability Officer
• Write, interpret, and administer DD254s and support documentation.
• Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are addressed and incorporated into security processes
• Interpret and implement security classification guidance for each respective program
• Perform inquiries on security incidents and implement corrective actions
• Attend and participate in security and program meetings
• Develop and conduct initial and refresher program security briefings, debriefings, and foreign travel briefings, as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who you are:

• This position requires an Active Top Secret security clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility, for which US citizenship is needed by the US Government.
• Minimum 7 years of experienceas a security representative with SAP/SCI security compliance
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant security experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NISPOM, ICD 705, DoDM 5205.07, FOCI, ITAR, and relevant standards
• Proficiency with MS Office, DISS, JADE, SIMS, TALON, and NISS
• Experience in interpreting and implementing security classifications, contracts, and incident response/mitigation
• Successful completion of CDSE’s ‘Intro to SAPs’
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to discreetly/diplomatically manage sensitive and complex communications
• Strong independent judgment and compliance orientation.
• Expertise in security policy interpretation and development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex or sensitive communication scenarios.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Full Time Onsite position in Woburn, MA
• Ability to stand, bend, move throughout the facility for audits/inspections.
• Occasional travel (approx. 5–10%) as required.

Full-Time Salary Range: $152,000 to $175,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STRis committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

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Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

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