Special Security Representative

Leidos; Keyport (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Special Security Representative to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Keyport SSO in Keyport, WA. The role focuses on operating and maintaining SCI/SAP security programs under NUWC cognizance, with active TS/SCI or Top Secret clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities include certifying SCI visitors, managing the DISS system, performing self-assessments, and handling safeguarding of classified material.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain program access.
• 4+ years of DoD/NUWC SCI security program experience.
• Experience with SCI administrative security manual and SAP security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating the Advanced Programs Security Office under NUWC cognizance.
• Maintain SCI directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines under NUWC cognizance.
• Assist in certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances and accesses under NUWC cognizance.
• Maintain the DISS NUWC KEYPORT personnel and contractor records and manage SCI security actions.
• Assist with self-assessments and management of unauthorized disclosures of classified information.
• Provide SCI/SAP security education and awareness training; manage classification authorities.
• Safely handle SCI/SAP materials and documents; ensure destruction per DoD manuals under NUWC cognizance.
• Support GSSO and SAP programs; maintain SAP directives and SOPs under NUWC guidance.
• Provide logistics, inventory, and property control related to classified equipment and materials.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Security program management

DISS familiarity

SCIF/OPSEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

DISS

DoD 5105.21 / ICD references

Job description

Description

Special Security Representative

Location: Keyport, WA

Clearance: Active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Special Security Representative to join our team providing program security support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Keyport SSO at Keyport, WA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of the Advanced Programs Security Office security program under NUWC cognizance.
• Maintain applicable SCI directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines under NUWC cognizance.
• Assist in certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances and accesses under NUWC cognizance.
• Maintain the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) NUWC KEYPORT personnel and contractors under NUWC cognizance. Assist with program management of SCI personnel, information, physical, and technical security actions, and procedures.
• Assist with annual self-assessments and with the management and adjudication of unauthorized disclosures of classified intelligence information.
• Assist with a continuing SCI/SAP security education training and awareness, of original classification authorities and biennial training derivative classifiers.
• Properly account for, control, transmit, transport, package, and safeguard SCI and SAP material and documents. Provide for destruction of SCI/SAP by authorized means and in accordance with DoD Manuals and DD Form 254, as appropriate under NUWC cognizance.
• Assist the GSSO and SAP security program under NWSC cognizance to include personnel, physical, information, and technical security actions and procedures. Maintain applicable SAP directives, regulations, manuals, standard operating procedures, emergency action plans and guidelines under NUWC guidance.
• Assist with logistics, inventory and property control support. Perform general asset accounting inventory and other services that directly affect ongoing activities including receipt, inspection, tagging/labeling, and storage of classified equipment and materials.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain program access.
• 4+ years of experience and familiarity in providing technical services and analytic expertise in SCI program security management for DoD, DON and/or NUWC Keyport.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with Special Security Representative (SSR) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs, including the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) for DoD, DON and/or NUWC requirements.
• Experience with SCI Administrative Security Manual (DoD 5105.21) Volumes 1-4, DoD Manual 5205.07 Special Access Program Security Manual, and Intelligence Community Directives (ICD).
• Ability to effectively oversee and utilize the DISS information management system.
• Results oriented to interpersonal security management expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SCIF construction and development of construction security plans (CSP) in accordance with ICD-705.
• Experience developing and implementing OPSEC, emergency action and test plans.
• Knowledge of Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems.
• Experience conducting security incident inquiries and courier preparation procedures.
• Resourceful in solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities.
• COMSEC experience.
• Professional SPeD security certifications/affiliations.
• Knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) security requirements.

Original Posting

November 2, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.