Onsite Contractor SCI/SAP Security Lead

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to manage security for a multi-level program at the McLean, Virginia, headquarters. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and proactive collaboration with sponsor security to ensure compliance across SCI and SAP areas.

The ideal candidate will have a TS/SCI with Poly, experience with SOPs/ConOps, and a proven track record in industrial or government security. On-site commitment is five days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a Master's, or PhD.
• Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Concept of Operations (ConOps).
• Experience in Special Programs, Program Security, SCI/SAP security, or Collateral Security.
• Familiar with government inspections and readiness.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph U.S. clearance; U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CSSO for SAP and SCI information, manage security for multi-level program.
• Coordinate with sponsor security to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Supervise special security area operations and maintain accreditation.
• Manage SCI/SAP actions including briefings, NDA/NDS, and access requests.
• Lead security education and annual self-inspections.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI/Poly clearance

SOPs & ConOps development

Security program management

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

JADE

DISS

SIMS

Scattered Castles

Job description

MITRE is seeking a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to manage security for a multi-level program at the McLean, Virginia, headquarters. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and proactive collaboration with sponsor security to ensure compliance across SCI and SAP areas.

The ideal candidate will have a TS/SCI with Poly, experience with SOPs/ConOps, and a proven track record in industrial or government security. On-site commitment is five days a week.