CSSO

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Insurance programs

Education and training assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Contractor Special Security Officer to lead SAP/SCI security programs in a blended classified environment. You will coordinate personnel security actions, DD Form 254s, access, and accreditation sustainment under senior security leadership.

Applicants must have 7–10 years in DoW security, consent to polygraph, and a Top Secret clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility. Strong organizational and customer service skills are essential for daily operations in a high-security

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years in DoW security including SAP/SCI/SCIF/SAPF environments.
• Consent to polygraph as a condition of program access.
• Experience performing CSSO/SSR/SSO/CPSO or related functions preferred.
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI/SAP access.
• Knowledge of SAP/SCI security procedures incl. personnel security, visitor control, document accountability, and classified facility operations.
• Familiarity with ICD 704, ICD 705, FFC maintenance, TEMPEST documentation, and accreditation sustainment activities preferred.
• Proficiency with security management systems (DISS, NISS, SIMS, JADE, Scattered Castles) preferred.
• CDSE/STEPP or security training highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support daily administration of SAP and SCI security programs in a blended classified environment.
• Prepare, coordinate, and implement DD Form 254s for prime and subcontracting activities.
• Process personnel security actions, including PARs, SCI nomination packages, indoctrinations, debriefings, access rosters, and security files.
• Administer SCI visitor control and SCI personnel access processes, including visit requests and clearance verification.
• Support SAPF and SCIF management and accreditation sustainment activities.
• Maintain FFC, TEMPEST, and related facility security documentation for accreditation and inspection readiness.

Skills

DoW security experience

SAP/SCI security background

Security program operations

Education

CDSE/STEPP security training

Tools

DISS

NISS

SIMS

JADE

Scattered Castles

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Overview

The Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) provides direct support for the administration and execution of SAP and SCI security programs within a blended classified environment. Working under the direction of senior security leadership, this role is responsible for protecting sensitive information, maintaining compliance with applicable security requirements, and supporting daily program operations across personnel, physical, information, and administrative security disciplines. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience in SAP and SCI security, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑security setting.

Responsibilities

• Support daily administration of SAP and SCI security programs in a blended classified environment.
• Prepare, coordinate, and implement DD Form 254s for prime and subcontracting activities.
• Process personnel security actions, including Program Access Requests (PARs), SCI nomination packages, indoctrinations, debriefings, access rosters, and personnel security files.
• Administer SCI visitor control and SCI personnel access processes, including visit requests, clearance verification, access validation, and secure entry/exit procedures.
• Support SAPF and SCIF management and accreditation sustainment activities.
• Maintain FFC, TEMPEST, and associated facility security documentation to support continuous accreditation and inspection readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 - 10 years of experience in DoW security, including direct experience supporting SAP, SCI, SCIF, or SAPF environments.
• Candidate must consent to Polygraph as a condition of program access.
• Experience performing CSSO, SSR, SSO, CPSO, or related special security functions preferred.
• Active Top Secret with eligibility for access to SCI and/or SAP .
• Working knowledge of SAP and SCI security procedures, including personnel security, visitor control, document accountability, and classified facility operations.
• Familiarity with ICD 704, ICD 705, FFC maintenance, TEMPEST documentation, and accreditation sustainment activities preferred.
• Proficiency with DISS, NISS, SIMS, JADE, Scattered Castles, and other security management systems preferred.
• Relevant CDSE/STEPP or security training is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $170,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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