Senior Security Specialist - Classified Programs Lead

American Systems

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 132,500 - 221,300

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a leading employee-owned federal contractor delivering IT, test & evaluation, program mission support, and security services. The Security Specialist - General Lead provides broad, senior-level security support and oversees classified facilities, personnel, and information across multi-disciplinary environments.

The role requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience (Master’s preferred or Bachelor’s with 14 years), experience with SAP/SCI environments, and active Top

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree with 10+ years of related security experience.
  • Experience with top secret/SCI environments and special access programs.
  • Ability to prepare briefings and official correspondence across government and contractors.

Responsibilities

  • Provide broad, senior-level security support across admin, personnel, industrial, physical, and operational security.
  • Coordinate security policy interpretation and compliance actions with government leadership and contractor teams.
  • Support inspections, self-assessments, and corrective actions for secure operations.
  • Maintain security documentation and management reporting for accountable operations.

Skills

Senior security leadership
Policy interpretation
Cross-functional coordination

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with 14 years experience

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a leading employee-owned federal contractor delivering IT, test & evaluation, program mission support, and security services. The Security Specialist - General Lead provides broad, senior-level security support and oversees classified facilities, personnel, and information across multi-disciplinary environments.

The role requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience (Master’s preferred or Bachelor’s with 14 years), experience with SAP/SCI environments, and active Top

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