Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking an experienced security professional to serve as a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) for classified programs at the Annapolis, MD campus.
Compensation
Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Responsibilities
Perform as the CSSO responsible for the management and oversight of multiple classified programs and facilities
Direct interface with Government Program Security Officers in support of on-going security tasks and requirements, investigations, and security audits.
Oversee the management and physical accreditation of SCIFs; enforce compliance with ICD 705 and other government policies and procedures.
Maintain the physical security integrity of each facility, to include alarms, access control, and emergency action planning.
Perform periodic self-inspections of SCIFs and participate in Government compliance inspections.
Support SAIC’s Program and Personnel Security (PERSEC) processes for the US Space Force and Space Systems Command, managing SCI and SAP clearance, access requests, and security operations at the El Segundo facility.
Responsibilities
Initiate, track, and monitor SCI and SAP clearance and program access request processing activities
Execute all aspects of the PERSEC Program including nominations, NDAs, LOCNs
Manage the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP)
Perform data entry and record checks in JADE and DISS
Conduct SAP indoctrinations and maintain program accesses
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (preferably Security related)
Nice to have: Prior experience working security processes in a SAP environment
Nice to have: Knowledge and experience using SIMS and/or JADE
Nice to have: Use of National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) and National Industrial Security System (NISS)
Nice to have: Experience creating/updating plans, processes, and procedures
Support all aspects of security across MTSI, including information, physical, industrial, and personnel security, within a Special Access Program environment.
Responsibilities
Escort facility visitors and maintain associated logs
Assist in preparing and issuing facility access control badges
Maintain and support facility access control systems, including visitor management
Research, process, file, and maintain inbound and outbound visit notices
Maintain personnel access records in Joint Access Data Environment (JADE) and other security databases
Provide program security and personnel security support, manage clearance processes, maintain databases, and coordinate with government and contractors.
Provide program security and personnel security (PERSEC) support, manage clearance processes, maintain databases, and coordinate with government agencies and customers.
Provide program security and personnel security (PERSEC) support to include but not limited to review and process required documentation in support of the SAP and SCI nomination processes; prepare and administer program indoctrination and debriefings; access, review and submit clearance/access information using DISS and JADE, and other information systems; maintain PERSEC databases in accordance with customer tracking requirements; maintain and operate document control register/database; process and manage incoming and outgoing visit authorizations and visitor control
Generate and/or review Program Access Request (PAR) packages; ensure all required information is provided, including currency of information, completeness of forms, and inclusion of required signatures. Generate Program Indoctrination Agreements (PIA), provide to briefer/debriefer, and/or execute briefs/debriefs on behalf of the government security team
Familiarization with the DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manuals (DoD Manual 5205.07 Volumes 1-4), Sensitive Compartmented Information Administrative Manuals (DoD Manual 5105.21 Volumes 1-3), Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), IC Technical Specification (IC Tech Spec) for ICD/ICS 705, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and other applicable security regulations and requirements
Manage and execute comprehensive program security operations across multiple security disciplines
Serve as a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), providing Security oversight of restricted programs
Support a fast-paced, high-visibility program, providing proactive security guidance and solutions
Create, maintain, and leverage strong working relationships with program management, engineering, contracts, and other internal stakeholders, as well as external customers and government counterparts
Manage program security compliance and daily operations across multiple security functions, including but not limited to: SAPF administration, Physical Security (PHYSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), Personnel Security (PERSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Contract Security, SETA, Investigations, Visitor Control, and Document Control Management