SME Special Security Technician with Security Clearance

Prescient Edge; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Prescient Edge is seeking a highly experienced security specialist in Huntsville, AL, to support SCI/CAP programs for USSPACECOM. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with CI poly or the ability to obtain one, and extensive experience in CAP/SAP/SAR program protection.

You will assist the SSO, certify SCI access, and implement lifecycle protections across programs while training personnel and ensuring compliance with DoD/IC policies.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in the labor category, with recent experience within the last 2 years.
• Master's degree in an area related to the labor category from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SSO to control access to SCI and SCIFs; certify SCI visitor clearances and conduct security briefings and trainings.
• Serve as CAP security specialist for lifecycle program protection for USSPACECOM and implement protocols to reduce espionage and unauthorized disclosure risks.
• Develop, implement, and integrate CAP/SAP/SAR protection requirements supporting CAP program information, operations, technologies, and systems.
• Recommends and executes cradle-to-grave security and program protection for USSPACECOM operations and equities.
• Train and manage personnel on CAP/SAP program protection requirements and processes.
• Provide CAP/SAP/SAR security operations, analysis decisions, and recommendations per DoD/USSPACECOM requirements.
• Audits of classified material and inspections of storage facilities/SCIFs; policy and management recommendations.

Skills

Security clearance knowledge

CAP/SAP/SAR expertise

Program protection

Security auditing

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Benefits: 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. 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:
• 20 years of experience relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Desired Education:
• Master'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.
• Location:
• Huntsville, AL.