Special Security Manager

Apogee; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee is seeking a Special Security Manager (SSM) to support the U.S. Army SMDC at Petterson Space Force Base, CO. The role manages day-to-day SCI security operations and ensures SCI protection in accordance with IC/DoD directives and local policy.

The SSM collaborates with Government security officials to maintain program compliance, support mission readiness, and coordinate with stakeholders. Must hold TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and a bachelor’s degree; 6+ years of DoD/IC experience

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US citizen.
• Clearance: TS/SCI adjudication and ability to maintain.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Years of Experience: 6+ years managing SCI/Special Security programs in DoD/IC environments.
• Additional Experience: knowledge of SCI procedures and supporting inspections/audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer SCI security operations, ensuring compliance with directives and SCIF procedures.
• Maintain SCI access records and security documentation.
• Coordinate SCI visit certifications, read-ins/read-outs, and eligibility validation.
• Oversee SCI material control: receipt, storage, transmission, and destruction; maintain accountability logs.
• Conduct SCI security training/awareness and incident response.
• Support inspections, audits, and corrective actions; report status to Government leadership.
• Respond to security incidents/spillages; coordinate containment and remediation actions.
• Serve as the day-to-day security point of contact for SCI-related requirements and liaison with mission stakeholders.

Skills

US citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

6+ years SCI program management

DoD/IC environment experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Apogee is seeking a Special Security Manager (SSM) to support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC). This position manages day‑to‑day SCI security operations and ensures Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) is protected and administered in accordance with applicable IC/DoD directives and local policy. The SSM partners with Government security officials to maintain SCI program compliance, support mission execution, and ensure personnel and facility readiness.

This is a full‑time opportunity at Petterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO.

• Contingent Upon Contract Award

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer SCI security operations (as applicable), ensuring compliance with governing directives and local SCIF/SCI procedures.
• Maintain SCI access records and security documentation (e.g., indoctrination/debriefing records, access rosters, visit requests/verification, security files, SOPs).
• Coordinate SCI visit certifications, read‑ins/read‑outs, and access eligibility validation in coordination with the Government.
• Oversee SCI material control: receipt, storage, reproduction (as authorized), transmission, inventory, and destruction; maintain accountability logs.
• Conduct SCI security training/awareness and ensure personnel comply with handling, reporting, and incident response requirements.
• Support inspections, audits, and self‑assessments; track corrective actions and report compliance status to Government leadership.
• Respond to and document security incidents/spillages; coordinate containment, reporting, and remediation actions.
• Serve as the day‑to‑day security point of contact for SCI‑related requirements, questions, and coordination with mission stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) adjudication
• Education: Bachelors Degree
• Years of Experience: 6+ years experience managing SCI/Special Security programs in DoD/IC environments.

Additional Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of SCI procedures (access control, visit certification, read‑in/read‑out, SCI material handling and accountability, incident reporting).
• Experience maintaining security documentation and supporting inspections/audits with corrective action tracking.
• Proven ability to coordinate effectively with Government security offices and support a cleared workforce.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft SOPs and deliver security briefings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting an Army staff or SMDC‑type headquarters environment and SCIF operations.
• Experience serving as an SSO/SSM in a high‑tempo operational setting, supporting multiple compartments/programs.
• Familiarity with adjacent security disciplines (personnel security, physical security, COMSEC, OPSEC) and how they interface with SCI operations.
• Experience leading internal security reviews/self‑inspections and developing process improvements.
• Relevant training/certifications consistent with special security duties (as applicable to the program).

Additional Information

Location: Petterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO

On‑site

Travel: 10%

Pay Range: USD $120,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.