Senior Security Specialist, Classified Programs (TS/SCI)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Security Specialist - General to provide senior security support across multiple disciplines for classified facilities and personnel in the Arlington, VA area. The role requires coordinating with government leadership, contractors, and security teams to ensure compliant, secure operations in fast-paced environments.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with substantial related experience, and must be willing to obtain

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 10 years of related experience or Bachelor's degree plus 14 years of related experience.
• Specialized experience with flag-officer level briefings and senior-level interface.
• Willing to obtain SFPC/PSC Certification within one year of hire.
• Experience supporting Special Access Program and SCI environments.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with Government, contractor and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, SOPs, and official correspondence; lead a team in fast-paced classified environments.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; must meet applicable SAP eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad, senior-level security support across administrative, personnel, industrial, physical, operational, and specialized security activities.
• Interpret and apply security policy to resolve routine and complex issues across multiple security disciplines.
• Coordinate site-level actions with Government leadership, contractor personnel, enterprise stakeholders, and specialized security teams.
• Support inspections, self-assessments, compliance reviews, corrective actions, and follow-up verification.
• Maintain security documentation, records, status information, and management reporting for accountable operations.
• Assess emerging security concerns and recommend protective measures to preserve mission continuity.
• Assist with incident coordination, access matters, classified material safeguarding, and facility-related security requirements.
• Integrate local priorities with broader security processes across locations.

Skills

Interagency coordination

Briefings

Policy interpretation

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Security Specialist - General to provide senior security support across multiple disciplines for classified facilities and personnel in the Arlington, VA area. The role requires coordinating with government leadership, contractors, and security teams to ensure compliant, secure operations in fast-paced environments.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with substantial related experience, and must be willing to obtain