Security Specialist, Risk and Compliance Services

Deloitte is seeking an experienced Specialist, Risk and Compliance Services to administer the daily operations of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and implement procedures and controls to safeguard classified as well as special program information, as required. Be a part of a diverse team of security professionals in performing standard and specialized/multidisciplinary security duties supporting NISP-related classified, Controlled Unclassified Information/agency sensitive (CUI-Public Trust) contracts for a subset of Deloitte Government and Public Services (GPS) accounts.

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/07/26.

Work You'll do:

• Initiate, prepare, and submit required contractor personnel security applications for access to Public Trust, client sensitive data to include SF86, SF85P, SF85, Visit Authorization Letters (VAL) and other agency required paperwork
• Manage and conduct NISP operations that includes both "access elsewhere" and "possessing facility" operational environments for Department of Defense and other government agencies
• Ensure compliance with DOD/Federal/Intelligence Community regulations that govern the critical security disciplines of both NISP/NISPOM and SCI classified contract-related security operations
• Analyze complex problems, develops, and articulates focused solutions, and takes independent action in an often-ambiguous work environment
• Develop security procedures consistent with Deloitte policies, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), including Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 and ICD 705
• Review, coordinate, publish (and amend, as needed) security program governance documentation (e.g.: policies, procedures, and Standard Practice Procedures (SPP) manuals)
• Provide advisory and consultation to Federal leadership, senior management, project managers, and engagement team members
• Conduct regular interactions (in-person meetings, briefings, phone calls, status emails) with Deloitte client account teams, government clients, and other Enterprise Service teams to understand their needs and requirements, develop efficient security support processes, report/provide relevant security-related information, engage clients as appropriate, and develop sound working relationships
• Report all security violations and compromises/potential compromises of classified information to the Corporate Facility Security Officer
• Conduct security-related liaison activities with external (client) customers/Government security officials, internal (Deloitte) Federal leadership, and Enterprise Solutions (Federal Contracts, Recruiting and Talent, as necessary)
• Review personnel security clearance request packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate security support for compartmented or special access programs, as required
• Manage the Self-Assessment program between DCSA Security Reviews to monitor the overall security status of classified contracts/operations and provide recommendations for corrective actions, to include establishing continuous evaluation criteria
• Perform other related duties as required, necessary or directed to assure a comprehensive and viable security program within the guidelines of the NISPOM
• Assist with ad hoc proposal security volume reviews
• Ensure both internal and external security information systems (e.g.: SharePoint, internal security databases, etc.) are updated with current data related to account
• Escalate issues and concerns to appropriate managers and senior leadership
• Collaborate across all GPS Security teams to ensure best practices are being consistently employed and information is adequately shared as appropriate

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance. Be able to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance, as required
• Experience working in a team environment that is rapid-response, customer-focused, and results-driven
• Experience of people management supporting large, diverse, complex security organizations
• Strong understanding of the security clearance process and ability to resolve personnel clearance problems effectively
• Knowledge and experience of utilizing the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) database, National Industrial Security System (NISS) and ACCS
• Experience in the Industrial Security field to include personnel security, operations security, insider threat management, FOCI mitigations, and incident management
• Experience establishing facility clearances and getting classified areas certified by DCSA.
• Familiarity with the drafting, coordinating and processing of prime/sub DD254s
• Competence in delivery of business presentations, public speaking and training experience, and effective written communications skills to support interaction with all levels of personnel (employees and leadership)
• Proficiency in the use of M.S. Office products, SharePoint, Personnel Security Management databases
• Ability to travel up to 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (BS/BA) Degree or Advanced Degree with Security Specialization
• FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Certification

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $69,400 to $115,700.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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