Program Security Specialist at SAIC Springfield, MO

Program Security Specialist – Springfield, MO. Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Program Security Officer to support NGA's Office of Security. This individual will operate in a diverse security environment that involves controlled access programs and special access programs. This program can quickly adjudicate a polygraph for selected candidates with an active TS/SCI. Responsibilities Provide subject matter expertise, assistance, recommendations and hands‑on-support to all Special Programs support related activities. Support program development from cradle to grave, including establishment, maintenance, transition, and disestablishment (and archiving). Apply experience in supporting security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues. Prepare, review, and staff required documentation (including but not limited to: staff packages, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Appointment Memorandums, classification documentation, reports (TK Annual Report, Site Visit Reports, program metrics, etc.), Memorandums for Record, Taskers, etc.). Perform day-to-day activities to ensure the timely and accurate development/integration of Special Program requirements. Prepare routine to advanced formal recommendations, reports, correspondence, etc., including the supporting administrative documentation as required by the government. Monitor and manage security operations and provide government with status reports and recommendations for decisions. Attend community meetings and working groups as required by the government/on behalf of the government lead, and advise on addressed discussion points, due outs, requirements, and suspense dates. Maintain accountability of access rosters, program access request tracking documents, visitor logs, destruction logs, and other accountable material. Prepare, review, staff, submit, and track SAP, CAP, and ACCM Program Access Requests (PARs), including supporting documentation and applicable database requirements. Track Program Accesses for all indoctrinated personnel (as required). Provide indoctrination briefings and debriefings as required, including large scale conference room briefings, and senior level desk side one‑on‑one briefings. Assist, collaborate, and coordinate with throughout the customer as well as members of the DoD and IC. Monitor security applications through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics and maintains required records. Communicate security guidance from the government lead to program managers or security officers (Program Security Representatives, Area Security Officers, Control Officers, etc.). Support the packaging and mailing of program documentation in accordance with applicable SCI and special programs policies. Support and/or conduct site inspections in support of validating SAP or CAP standards for storage or AIS requirements. Prepare and deliver briefings to internal and external customers. Understand and enforce procedures for handling SCI Controlled Access Programs (CAP's), Special Access Programs (SAP), Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) and other collateral materials IAW applicable security policies and regulations. Support the creation of classification related guidance, such as Security Classification Guides, Indoctrination briefings, annual CPI training, etc in support of special programs activities. Share knowledge and experience to facilitate effective practices and increase staff awareness of best practices. Provide timely classification management expertise to resolve complex classification management issues. Maintain personal classification expertise through collaboration with ODNI and DoD classification management communities. Develop innovative techniques to implement training and compliance with established classification management policies. Qualifications Active TS/SCI is REQUIRED Ability to obtain a polygraph Demonstrate experience applying Executive Orders 12333 and 13526, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 906 & 705 and DoD Manual 5205.07 Vols 1-4 standards associated with classified national security information, and special access program information Must have successfully completed/passed the following: CDSE Introduction to Special Access Programs SAP 101.10 Have a minimum of three to five years of experience supporting special programs (SAPs and/or CAPs) Desired Successful completion of DoD CDSE Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) Experience with Special Programs Databases and systems REQUISITION NUMBER: 2510535 EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr