Mid Special Security Technician with Security Clearance

Prescient Edge; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Healthcare benefits

No-vesting retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Networking opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Prescient Edge seeks a Security Specialist to support USSPACECOM at Schriever AFB, CO. The role focuses on CAP/SAP program protection, SCI access controls, and visitor clearance processing to safeguard sensitive information.

Requires TS/SCI with CI POLY; 8+ years in the field; a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with potential substitution of 4 years experience. Salary $90,000–$120,000; on-site location in Colorado Springs, with strong benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in the labor category with at least four years in the last 2 years.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• An additional 4 years of experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Security Officer (SSO) to ensure control of access to SCI and SCIFs.
• Certify and receive SCI visitor clearances and accesses.
• Conduct SCI security briefings, indoctrinations, and debriefings.
• Provide guidance for processing CAP/SAP/SAR security requirements for personnel.
• Develop and implement CAP program protection requirements for USSPACECOM.
• Train personnel on CAP/SAP program protection requirements.
• Audit classified material storage facilities and research related policies.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI with CI POLY

CAP/SAP/SAR program protection

DoD/IC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Benefits & Compensation: At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.
• Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and the abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data. Security Clearance:
• Security clearance required TS/SCI with a CI POLY or the ability to obtain one. Job Requirements Description:
• Assist the Special Security Officer (SSO) to ensure control of access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SCI Facilities (SCIFs); certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances / accesses; conducts SCI security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, training on classified material / SSO-related material and topics; obtains signed nondisclosure agreements; and provides guidance and assistance for processing SCI position and eligibility requests for assigned military, Government and contractor personnel.
• Serves as a Controlled Access Program (CAP) security specialist for lifecycle program protection management for USSPACECOM and implements protocols to actively reduce the chances for espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure or compromise of information or material considered vital to command mission interests, national defense, or national security.
• Develops, implements, and integrates CAP program protection requirements supporting USSPACECOM essential program information, operations, technologies, and systems. As the CAP / Special Access Program (SAP) / Special Access Required (SAR) subject matter expert, provides detailed knowledge of DoD, IC, services, and mission partners' CAP / SAP / SAR policies, plans, and procedures.
• Recommends and executes "cradle to grave" security and program protection as it relates to USSPACECOM operations and equities.
• Trains and manages the daily development of associated personnel on individual CAP / SAP program protection requirements and processes as directed.
• Provides all CAP / SAP / SAR security operations, analysis decisions, and recommendations in appropriate formats to meet DoD and USSPACECOM requirements.
• Other duties may include but are not limited to: audits of classified material, inspections of classified material storage facilities / SCIFs / containers, and researching and preparing classified material-related policy and management recommendations, reports, and recommendations. Desired Experience:
• 8 years of experience relevant to the specific labor category with at least four years of the experience within the last 2 years. Desired Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• An additional 4 years of experience in the specific labor category, for a total of 12 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Location:
• USSPACECOM Headquarters, Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado Springs, CO.