Contractor Special Security Representative

The-Oryza-Group,-LL; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) and 401(a)

Job summary

The Oryza Group, LLC is seeking a Contractor Special Security Representative for on-site duties at Shaw AFB, SC. The role supports USARCENT G2 intelligence missions, maintaining SCI access, records, and coordination with the Government SSO and company security teams.

The position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, 1-year plus on contract expectations, Monday–Friday schedule, and strict adherence to security protocols and government guidelines.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in special security/SCI-related roles
• Working knowledge of SCI eligibility and SCIF procedures
• Experience with personnel-security and access-management systems
• Strong records-management, discretion, and regulatory compliance
• Formal SSO/CSSO training preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Validate SCI eligibility and manage access prerequisites for personnel
• Maintain SCI rosters, visit certifications, badge or entry-control documentation
• Process and track visit and access requests; ensure approvals
• Support SCIF access-control, safeguarding, inspection, and incident handling
• Advise cleared personnel on SCI handling, marking, storage, transmission, and destruction requirements
• Receive and route security incidents to authorized officials
• Prepare security briefings and recurring awareness training
• Coordinate with government and security teams to prevent gaps
• Protect classified information and maintain traceable records

Skills

SCI eligibility

SSO/CSSO experience

Records management

Security compliance

Customer service

Tools

Government security systems

Job description

Contractor Special Security Representative

About the Organization

The Oryza Group, LLC was established in 2011 to provide logistics and information technology services to the commercial, state and federal government sectors. The Oryza Group is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with over 50 years of service supporting the Federal Government. The Oryza Group is a privately owned company with in place, sound financial backing and management fundamentals. The Oryza Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the employment and advancement of all minorities, especially focusing on our veterans of the US Military. The Oryza Group's corporate experience spans support in Management, Administration, Information Technology, and Logistics supporting the Federal Government. Having been in deployed situations as both soldiers and contactors, The Oryza Group management team understands supporting mission requirements. We compliment any operation with real world, relevant experience that will execute the mission without failure.
Our mission is, to deliver quality, trust and satisfaction by removing limitations, encouraging growth in employees, elevating customer service and support to new heights, and providing lasting personal services and solutions to our customers in an innovative and cost effective manner.

Contractor Special Security Representative - USARCENT G2

CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

Location

Shaw AFB, South Carolina - on-site

Employment

Full-time | 1 anticipated position | Anticipated 12-month period of performance, subject to contract award, funding, option exercise, and Government requirements.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 0800-1630, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period; alternate schedules require approval.

Clearance

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility/access required. Interim clearances are not accepted for this position. Final SCI processing and access requirements are subject to Government direction and the awarded contract.

Position Summary

Provide contractor special-security support for the USARCENT G2 intelligence mission and the full intelligence cycle. Working under Government security authority, the CSSR protects SCI access and operations by maintaining accurate personnel, visit, training, incident, access, and SCIF-support records and by coordinating closely with the Government SSO and Oryza's FSO/SMO.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate SCI eligibility and access prerequisites for incoming and assigned personnel and coordinate access, indoctrination, debriefing, transfer, and removal actions under approved Government procedures.
• Maintain current SCI rosters, access records, visit certifications, badge or entry-control documentation, training status, clearance-related suspenses, and supporting files.
• Process and track incoming and outgoing visit and access requests, confirm need-to-know and required approvals, and resolve missing or inconsistent documentation before access is granted.
• Support SCIF access-control, safeguarding, inspection, opening/closing, emergency, and compliance procedures as assigned by the Government SSO or security manager.
• Advise cleared personnel on SCI handling, marking, storage, transmission, discussion, reproduction, and destruction requirements within the limits of delegated contractor responsibilities.
• Receive, document, protect, and promptly route security incidents, possible compromises, adverse information, and other reportable matters to authorized Government and company security officials.
• Prepare and deliver required security briefings and recurring awareness training and maintain evidence of completion and corrective follow-up.
• Coordinate with the Government SSO/security manager, Oryza FSO/SMO, TLC security personnel, and authorized external security organizations to prevent access or documentation gaps from disrupting performance.
• Protect classified and privacy information and maintain inspection-ready, traceable security records without making Government eligibility, access, or adjudicative decisions.

Contract Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for or hold SCI access. Interim clearances are not accepted for this position. The Government will manage SCI processing and final access determinations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card, installation access, and required Government system/network access; performance cannot begin while required access is pending.
• Must possess English-language proficiency sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position, prepare required reports and deliverables, and communicate effectively with Government and contractor personnel. Must comply with applicable workplace and installation conduct requirements.
• Must use Government-furnished equipment and authorized systems for performance; unauthorized personal devices or removable media are prohibited on Government networks.
• Must complete required security, cyber/IA, OPSEC, antiterrorism, iWATCH, and local training. Possible CONUS or OCONUS travel may be designated after award.

Candidate Qualifications

• Five or more years of special security, SCI security, SSO, CSSO, or closely related personnel-security experience.
• Working knowledge of SCI eligibility/access processes, SCIF procedures, visits, indoctrinations, debriefings, and incident reporting.
• Experience with authorized personnel-security and access-management systems relevant to SCI administration.
• Strong records-management, discretion, customer service, and regulatory-compliance skills.
• Formal special-security or SSO/CSSO training is preferred but is not stated as a Government requirement.

Benefits

Oryza currently offers a benefits package to eligible employees. Benefit availability for this contingent position will be confirmed based on contract award, employee classification, plan eligibility, and applicable company policy.

• Medical insurance options, including FSA-enabled and HSA-enabled plan options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored and voluntary insurance options that may include Basic Life, voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) and 401(a) benefits where applicable, subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.
• Paid time off, sick leave if applicable, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, professional development, and employee recognition programs, in accordance with applicable company policy.

Benefits, eligibility, coverage, employer contributions or credits, employee costs, and plan terms are governed by the applicable plan documents, benefit elections, payroll setup, contract requirements, company policies, and applicable law. This posting is informational only and does not guarantee specific benefit offerings or contribution levels.

Conditions of Employment

• All positions are contingent upon contract award, Government funding, final labor-category requirements, successful completion of company screening, and verification of security eligibility or clearance requirements applicable to the position.
• All work is anticipated to be performed on-site at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, using Government-furnished equipment and approved systems.
• The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 0800-1630, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period. Alternate schedules require approval.
• Candidate qualifications in this posting may include Oryza-established competitive screening criteria and may be adjusted based on final contract and labor-category requirements.
• The selected candidate must maintain professional conduct, protect classified and sensitive information, complete required training, and comply with installation, security, cyber, and information-handling requirements.

Contingent Position Notice

This position is contingent upon contract award, Government funding, final labor-category requirements, successful completion of applicable company and Government screening requirements, and verification that the selected candidate meets the security-clearance or eligibility requirements applicable to the position. Posting of this position does not constitute a guarantee or promise of employment, compensation, duration of employment, or specific benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oryza Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Position Requirements

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.