Acquisition Lifecycle Security Specialist Full Time

Skills / Experience

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)




• Must maintain clearance as a condition of employment and be willing to submit to a CI polygraph




• 10+ years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) experience




• 4+ years working in SAP and/or SCI environments within the last 5 years




• Must be willing to travel to support program and security activities at government and industry partner locations




• Extensive background supporting collateral, SCI, and SAP security operations, with a solid understanding of DoD security policies and classification management




• Experienced in developing, updating, and reviewing security policies and procedures, including SOPs, OPSEC plans, and facility security protocols in coordination with the PSO and mission partners




• Experienced with the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) for Collateral/SCI personnel security, and Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) for SAP-related functions




• Serves as a Special Access Program Personnel Security Officer (SPO), managing access requests (PARs), validating eligibility, and maintaining access control records




• Well-versed in classification management, including marking, safeguarding, downgrading, declassification, and proper destruction of classified information




• Maintains compliance with physical security standards and supports internal reviews, Fixed Facility Checklists, and annual self-inspections




• Provides guidance to managers on secure practices for access control, need-to-know validation, physical storage, and classified transmission procedures




• Applies knowledge of the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP) and coordinates closely with program management on SCI nominations and PAR vetting




• Oversees SCI sponsorship and ensures all training, indoctrination, and reporting requirements are executed correctly across multiple partner facilities




• Reviews and refines Security Classification Guides (SCGs) for clarity, formatting, and classification accuracy in collaboration with program leadership




• Conducts and documents facility reviews, close-outs, and other critical security support functions




• Demonstrated ability to deliver briefings, training sessions, and strategic consultations to communicate policy changes and coordinate with stakeholders




• Applies critical thinking and sound judgment to prioritize tasks and resolve complex security challenges in a dynamic, acquisition-driven environment

Education / Certifications

• Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), or Master of Engineering (ME) degree, with the flexibility to consider extensive work experience as a substitute for formal education




• Center for Development of Security excellence (CDSE) Security Specialist Course




• Security Professional Education Development (SPD) Certification Program

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance




• Flexible Spending Accounts




• 401(k)




• PTO




• Paid Parental leave




• Tuition reimbursement




• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen(link removed) A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.