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Special Access Program Security Officer, MD6

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $141K/yr

The United States Space Force is seeking a Special Access Program Security Officer to support their operations in Colorado Springs. This role involves managing personnel clearances, securing facilities, overseeing industrial security protocols, and serving as a trusted security advisor to program leadership, ensuring compliance and security of national assets.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Knowledge of Collateral, Intelligence, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP), missions, operations and locations

Knowledge of a wide range of advanced concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, communications, foreign disclosure, classified contracts, and practices involved in security and DoD SCI directives and regulations

Comprehensive knowledge of security program interrelationships to coordinate the objectives and plans of two or more specialized programs to support and promote information sharing and strategies

Skill to interpret a variety of security program laws, directives, regulations, and guidance to assist organization in establishing and operating internal security programs. Knowledge of security procedures to handle, protect, and maintain control of TS/SCI/SAP classified material and media

Skilled in analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review, evaluate, and apply several alternatives according to the security requirements for highly specific situations, availability of materials, relationships with other protective programs, and cost/benefit considerations

Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately to a large range of audiences

Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the squadron and subordinate units. Skill in planning for the use of intelligence resources (includes budgetary matters), organization of work for collateral, SCI and SAP security officials, and operations of SCI and SAP security offices

Knowledge of security systems, procedures, theories, and devices sufficient to consider and apply several alternatives according to the security requirements for highly specific situations, availability of materials, relationships with other protective programs, and cost/benefit considerations

Qualification

Special Access ProgramsSecurity Program ManagementDepartment of Defense SecurityRisk ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationLeadership

Required

Must be a U.S Citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance

May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise

Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed 'unscheduled telework'

May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis

May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments

Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, Security Program Integration Professional Certification, and Special Program Security Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing

Employee is in a designated position that requires consent and thereafter be subject to and successfully complete, an initial, periodic and random counterintelligence (CI)-scope polygraph examination as a condition of employment

Security Asset Protection Professional Certification Required

The ideal candidate will be an experienced security professional with a comprehensive background in managing and implementing multifaceted security programs within a national security environment

Expertise in program level security is essential

The candidate will possess demonstrated proficiency across all security disciplines, including personnel, physical, industrial, and information security

They must be adept at interpreting and applying complex government security directives, developing innovative solutions for unique security challenges, and providing authoritative guidance to leadership and program personnel

Strong analytical, risk management, and communication skills are required

Ability to obtain advanced Department of Defense security certifications within two years of employment