Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)/Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Accenture; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a CSSO for Sensitive Compartmented Information activities in Northern Virginia. The role involves security operations, compliance, and collaboration with government security personnel. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance and have extensive experience in industrial security, making this a critical position for ensuring national security.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Possess TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• 6+ years of industrial security experience with the Intelligence Community.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for security operations and response for offices in Northern VA.
• Conduct self-inspections and manage security inspections.
• Provide direct support for facility security and document control.

Skills

Industrial Security

SCIF Management

SAPF Management

Knowledge of Security Policies

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

DISS

Scattered Castles

JADE

ACS/IDS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

**You Are:** The **CSSO** for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities and secure facilities. **CPSO** for Special Access Program (SAP) activities and secure facilities.

**The work** **:**

+ Responsible for security operations and response for offices in Northern VA.

+ Candidate would be expected to work on site. Responsible for full-service DoD/IC support and Industrial Security compliance for related AFS programs, customers, contracts and clients.

+ Provide direct support for facility security, visit certifications, document control, physical security, including alarm responses.

+ Conduct self-inspections; manage preparations for and support security inspections and audits by government security personnel.

+ Routinely interact with both internal and external customers in support of program-related activities.

+ Maintain SAPF and SCIF accreditation, integrity and all associated requirements for monitoring and response

+ Responsible for integration with ISSM for installation and accreditation of client systems

+ Provide guidance, oversee, and direct SAPF or SCIF construction

+ Provide proposal response write-up and guidance

+ Responsible for program engagement, collaboration, integration and reporting across the Corporate Security Directorate,

+ Responsible for drafting, maintaining and updating all program security records, required updates, incident reports, investigations and findings.

+ Maintaining required clearance level and access to client IT related networks for performance of duties

**Here** **’** **s What You Need:**

+ U.S. Citizenship required

+ Possess TS/SCI with Polygraph

+ 6+ years of industrial security experience with the Intelligence Community

+ Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), ICD 705, ICD 704, DoDD 5205.07, and other government security policies and directives

+ Hands-on experience with SCIF management and operations

+ Hands on experience with SAPF management and operations

+ Working knowledge of DISS, Scattered Castles, JADE, and ACS/IDS systems

+ Completed COMSEC training and working knowledge of DIAS

+ Experience with standard Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

**Security Clearance:**

+ TS/SCI with polygraph

**Bonus Points if you have:**

+ Bachelor's degree is preferred

+ Security Information Management System (SIMS) database

+ Army Centralized Contracts and Security (ACCS) database

+ Knowledge of the various security disciplines such as physical security, personnel security, information system security and industrial security to determine, apply, and monitor appropriate security requirements for assigned programs.

+ FOCI knowledge

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As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of **California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia** . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits) We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$108,400—$203,400 USD

**_What We Believe_**

_As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on._

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