Senior Special Programs Security Manager - CSSO, CPSO

Lead SCI and SAP security operations across the program lifecycle, including access administration, indoctrinations and debriefings, security plans, classification requirements, incident reporting, inspections, and program closeout Serve as the designated CSSO, CPSO, or equivalent program security official for assigned government customers and classified programs Build and maintain relationships with Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customers and security stakeholders Oversee establishment, accreditation, operation, modification, and inspection readiness of SCIFs and SAPFs Translate government regulations, contract requirements, DD Forms 254, security classification guides, and customer direction into policies, procedures, and operating decisions Coordinate with personnel security, information systems security, classified IT, Facilities, Legal, and program teams Lead self-inspections, security inquiries, corrective actions, customer assessments, and risk escalation Advise Industrial Security leadership and independently represent the security function Mentor and develop special programs security personnel Establish staffing, metrics, governance, and operating rhythms for continued growth Enable classified work through risk-informed decisions and stop or elevate noncompliant activity Use approved AI tools, agents, and automations to reduce administrative burden and improve visibility Requirements Substantial experience leading contractor security for SCI and SAP programs Direct experience as a CSSO, CPSO, CSPSO, SSO, or comparable customer-designated security official Understanding of Intelligence Community customers, sponsor relationships, access processes, reciprocity, customer-specific requirements, and escalation channels Strong working knowledge of the

NISPOM

, ICDs 703, 704, and 705, Intelligence Community technical specifications for SCIFs, DoDM 5205.07, applicable Security Executive Agent Directives, and related customer guidance Experience establishing, accrediting, operating, or modifying SCIFs or SAPFs Ability to coordinate facility, physical security, information security, and technical accreditation requirements Experience managing government customer relationships Experience leading security inspections, customer reviews, incident response, corrective actions, and closure of complex compliance findings Strong judgment under pressure Active Top Secret eligibility Current SCI access Current counterintelligence (CI) polygraph at the time of application Ability to obtain and maintain a full-scope polygraph or other customer-required access Ability to work from a US office three days per week Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in leading SCI and SAP security operations, including access administration and compliance with government regulations. Proven ability to build relationships with Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customers while managing security inspections and incident responses. Highest-signal resume keywords SCI Security Operations Leadership CSSO/CPSO Experience NISPOM Knowledge SCIF/SAPF Accreditation Active Top Secret Eligibility ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Access Administration Incident Reporting Security Plans Development Risk Management Compliance Inspections Soft Skills Strong Judgment Under Pressure Mentoring and Development Certifications & Qualifications Active Top Secret Clearance Current SCI Access Counterintelligence Polygraph Industry Keywords Intelligence Community Department of Defense NISPOM ICDs 703, 704, 705 Security Executive Agent Directives Tools & Technologies Approved AI Tools Security Classification Guides #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor