Special Security Representative (SSR) with Security Clearance

Sawdey Solution Services; Fairborn (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sawdey Solution Services, Inc. is seeking a Contract Special Security Representative to support SCI and SAP security programs at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

The CSSR will serve as the primary security focal point for assigned programs and interfaces with government and contractor security teams. The role requires advising leadership on security risks, coordinating with security offices, and ensuring compliance with DoD and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• SFPC or SAPPC preferred.
• US citizenship required for government work.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Advise program leadership on security risks, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with PSO, SSO, GSSO, SSR, CSSR, and other security offices.
• Develop recommendations to resolve security deficiencies and monitor corrective actions.
• Translate security requirements into contract, program, and SOP documents.
• Lead or support security studies, reviews, and inspections.
• Manage day-to-day SCI/SAP security program implementation.

Skills

Security experience

DoD security programs

Policy interpretation

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position TBD. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant. These factors include (but are not limited to) the position, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills.

Position Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

Telework/Work-from-Home Authorized: Yes - When Authorized/Hybrid

About the Role

The contractor may perform Contract Special Security Representative (CSSR) duties when appointed or authorized by the Government Special Security Representative. The employee supports the day-to-day management and implementation of SCI and SAP security programs in SCIF and SAPF environments and performs duties in accordance with applicable DoD, Air Force, Intelligence Community, DCSA, SAP, SCI, and customer requirements. Additional Responsibilities Include, but are not Limited To :

• Serve as the primary contractor security focal point for assigned programs, facilities, and customer organizations.
• Advise program leadership and the Government Security Task Lead on security risks, deficiencies, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate with the PSO, SSO, GSSO, SSR, CSSR, government security offices, prime contractors, and other agency or contractor security organizations.
• Develop recommendations for resolving security deficiencies and monitor corrective actions through completion.
• Translate security requirements into contract, program, task-order, CDRL, SOW, PWS, SOO, DD Form 254, and operating-procedure requirements.
• Provide security input to program planning, acquisition documents, technical reviews, briefings, conferences, and customer meetings.
• Lead or coordinate security-related studies, analyses, investigations, and special projects. SAP, SCI, and facility security management
• Manage or support the day-to-day implementation of SCI and SAP security programs in SCIF and SAPF environments.
• Support facility accreditation, re-accreditation, self-inspections, annual assessments, semiannual inspections, and government security reviews.
• Develop, approve, maintain, and enforce facility security procedures, process flowcharts, checklists, and standard operating procedures within delegated authority.
• Oversee facility opening and closing, end-of-day security checks, alarm-response procedures, security codes, combination controls, visitor control, and access verification.
• Coordinate COMSEC-related activities when within the employee's appointment, training, and delegated authority.
• Establish and maintain controls for classified material, Top Secret material, magnetic media, accountable items, data transfers, and classified correspondence.
• Evaluate the handling, storage, transfer, reproduction, destruction, and disposition of classified or critical weapon-system hardware and related components.
• Coordinate responses to security incidents, unauthorized disclosures, suspicious activity, reportable information, and other security events.
• Track investigations and ensure required notifications, reports, records, and corrective actions are completed. Personnel and program-access management
• Lead or oversee PAR, SCI nomination, SAP nomination, indoctrination, debriefing, in-processing, out-processing, access-change, and access-termination processes.
• Review access packages and provide technical recommendations concerning completeness, eligibility, suitability, and program requirements.
• Manage tracking of clearances, access limitations, suspensions, expirations, waivers, Letters of Compelling Need, Central Adjudication Office actions, and personnel-status changes.
• Ensure program-access records and personnel databases are accurate, current, properly protected, and available to authorized personnel.
• Provide guidance to government and contractor personnel regarding personnel-security requirements, program access, badging, reporting obligations, and security procedures. Training and security culture
• Plan, manage, and administer the program security education, training, and awareness program.
• Develop and deliver initial, recurring, targeted, in-brief, out-processing, indoctrination, debriefing, and corrective-action training.
• Ensure personnel understand their responsibilities for safeguarding SAP, SCI, collateral classified information, and sensitive program information.
• Develop training materials and provide briefings to technical, functional, management, and contractor audiences. Security reviews, analysis, and reporting
• Conduct or lead annual self-assessments, semiannual inspections, random workspace inspections, and special security reviews.
• Analyze security procedures and operational practices for compliance with customer, DoD, Air Force, SAP, SCI, ICD, DCSA, and facility requirements.
• Prepare written findings, risk assessments, corrective-action plans, recommendations, security reports, and executive briefings.
• Track security correspondence, FOIA and public-release requests, contract letters, memoranda of agreement, relationship letters, and other formal security communications.
• Maintain accurate security-related SharePoint sites, websites, databases, case-management systems, and electronic tracking tools.
• Conduct broad security analyses across assigned programs and recommend improvements to security policy, process, and implementation. General
• Perform other duties, as assigned. Experience: Required
• At least five years of recent, relevant security experience, including substantial experience managing or supporting SAP, SCI, SCIF, SAPF, personnel security, information security, physical security, industrial security, or related DoD security programs.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage security activities, advise government and contractor personnel, lead inspections or assessments, prepare analytical security documentation, resolve deficiencies, and coordinate multiple security stakeholders. Preferred
• Experience performing CSSR, SSR, PSO, SSO, SAP security manager, or comparable senior security duties; experience supporting AFRL, Air Force, DoD, or similarly complex classified programs; and experience with facility accreditation, self-inspection, security incident response, COMSEC, or DD Form 254 administration. Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree Certificate, License, and Registration Requirements:
• Security Professional Fundamentals Certification (SFPC) preferred.
• Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) preferred.
• Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Program preferred.
• In lieu of certification, must demonstrate currency with other DCSA training pertaining to Information, Personnel, Industrial and Physical security programs through DCSA. Other Skills & Abilities: Required:
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Security Clearance Requirements: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Other:
• Must be willing to submit to polygraphs
• Must be eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) US Citizenship Requirements: This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens. About the Organization Sawdey Solution Services, an ISO 9001 certified and CMMI-SVC v2 Level 3 appraised corporation, has built a nationwide and global footprint as a leading government contracting organization. Specializing in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and operational support, Sawdey invites you to be a part of a team that's at the forefront of securing our nation. Operating successfully since 2001, we are a Woman Owned/Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We provide our clients with premier professional services and technology solutions in an employee-centric environment. We are extremely proud of the culture we have created. Why Choose Us?
• Mission-Critical Work: We play a vital role in ensuring the security of our nation's digital infrastructure.
• Professional Growth: Embrace the opportunity to take on diverse and dynamic roles that challenge and inspire you.
• Collaborative Culture: You are joining a unified team where your unique contributions are valued and celebrated. Who We're Looking For:
• Hardworking Individuals: If you're someone who takes initiative, loves a challenge, and is committed to excellence, you'll feel right at home here.
• Talented Professionals: Whether you're an expert in your field or a rising star, we recognize your potential and support your effort toward success.
• Diverse Perspectives: Our strength lies in our diversity. We believe that a diverse team fosters creativity, innovation, and achievement. EOE Statement We are a Disabled-Veterans-41 CFR 60 1.4, Equal Opportunity Employer. Devoted to creating a diverse and friendly workplace, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, physical or mental disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or veteran status. Our goals and beliefs are that diverse backgrounds and experiences empower and enable us to offer our customers an unmatched level of service. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply! This position is currently accepting applications.