Senior Special Security Specialist TS/SCI Lead

PAE Government Services Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Sr. Special Security Specialist to support the DIA/Defense Intelligence Enterprise. You will work with the SSO to control access to SCI, run briefings and debriefings, and maintain airtight paperwork, inspections, and audits.

At senior level you will lead and mentor the team, handling the most complex access cases and ensuring smooth program operations. Position is contingent on award, funding, and clearance verification; brings opportunities to influence security policy and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 12+ years of relevant special security experience, with recent experience within the last 2 years.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior contractor security professional supporting the SSO, handling the most complex access and eligibility cases.
• Lead inspection and audit programs across multiple facilities, and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Develop security policy recommendations and management reports for government security leadership.
• Mentor mid-level security specialists and standardize security processes across the program.
• Support program transitions, ensuring personnel access and facility accreditation never become the bottleneck.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

12+ years security experience

Leadership experience

SCIF accreditation knowledge

Classified material management

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Sr. Special Security Specialist to support the DIA/Defense Intelligence Enterprise. You will work with the SSO to control access to SCI, run briefings and debriefings, and maintain airtight paperwork, inspections, and audits.

At senior level you will lead and mentor the team, handling the most complex access cases and ensuring smooth program operations. Position is contingent on award, funding, and clearance verification; brings opportunities to influence security policy and