Sr. Contractor Program Security Officer

Sr. Contractor Program Security Officer

Location:

US-VA-Arlington

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Category:
Security Administration

Position Type:
Full-Time

Remote:
No

Clearance Required:

Top Secret

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee‑owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As a Senior Contractor Program Security Officer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Perform duties as Contractor Program Security Officer may include supervision of work performed by other security personnel.
• Develop, coordinate, maintain and execute multiple Security Standard Operating Procedures for the SAPF/SCIF including Document Control, Personnel Security, and Physical Security. Conduct annual collateral/SCI/SAP self‑inspections utilizing facility self‑inspection checklists; develop corrective action plans for deficiencies and submit to the government for approval.
• Conduct security inquiries, identify suspected security infractions and violations, develop reports, and make corrective actions recommendations to the government security team.
• Maintain the physical security standards of all responsible SAP/SCI facilities per the DoDM 5205.07 Volume 3 and ICD 705.
• Execute and document completion of an annual physical inventory of Top‑Secret material under the control of the assigned facility.
• Develop, coordinate, and submit physical security documentation such as Fixed Facility Checklists (FFC); conduct annual self‑inspections and prepare and execute corrective action plans.
• Provide access control support that ensures continuous support during normal operating hours.
• Assist in preparation, review, coordination, execution of OPSEC and Transportation security plans.
• Establish and implement a Security Education, Training and Awareness program tailored to the facility requirements that provides all aspects of security training and documentation.
• Assist the government security team with the personnel security program to include training on personnel processes, generating and/or reviewing Program Access Request packages, maintaining personnel security records and documentation, and assisting Personnel Security Specialists.
• Handle classified documents in accordance with all applicable information security policy and ensure control and accountability of all classified material in the document control system.
• Prepare material designated for destruction and ensure destruction is document control system.
• Perform duties of a Top‑Secret Control Officer and Communications Security Material Custodian.
• Provide training on proper marking, transmission, control, storage, distribution, and destruction of classified material.
• Act as a Data Transfer Agent and execute High‑to‑Low and Low‑to‑High Assured File Transfers.

• 6-8 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree (Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree).
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility is a must.
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• Demonstrated leadership experience and management skills.
• Experience with Special Access Programs (SAP).
• Possess an analytical mindset with effective problem‑solving skills.
• High Proficiency with MS Office applications, including SharePoint.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee‑owners. The salary range for this position is USD $89,800.00/Yr. – USD $/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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