Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-ARLINGTON-Th St N BBN ARLINGTON

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

RTX BBN Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced and driven Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) / Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to join our Global Security Services Special Programs team in Arlington VA. This position plays a critical role in supporting a diverse portfolio of Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities by developing implementing and maintaining effective security programs in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence Community (IC) contractual and customer-specific requirements. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted security advisor to program leadership employees subcontractors and U.S. Government security representatives. This highly visible position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple security disciplines and programs simultaneously.

What You Will Do

• Serve as primary and/or alternate CSSO/CPSO for assigned SAP and SCI classified programs by implementing and maintaining security programs in accordance with DoDM 5205.07 ICD 705 applicable Intelligence Community Directives/Standards Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs) DD Form 254 requirements and customer-specific security guidance.

• Interpret and implement Program Security Guides (PSGs) Security Classification Guides (SCGs) DD Forms 254 contractual requirements and Government security direction.

• Interface directly with Government Program Security Officers/Representatives (PSO/Rs) Government SAP Security Officers (GSSOs) Special Security Officers (SSOs) and other Government security representatives.

• Prepare for coordinate and support Government security inspections self-inspections compliance reviews and assessments; develop and track corrective actions through closure.

• Manage personnel security requirements throughout the access lifecycle including nominations access requests indoctrinations briefings access maintenance suspensions debriefings and terminations.

• Process and maintain personnel security/access actions using DISS JADE Scattered Castles and other Government or customer-directed systems.

• Support the establishment accreditation modification continuous monitoring and de-accreditation of Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) in accordance with applicable physical and technical security requirements and develop and maintain Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) Construction Security Plans (CSPs) facility accreditation documentation and other required physical security records.

• Coordinate facility security requirements involving access control intrusion detection systems secure storage penetrations construction and TEMPEST requirements with Government representatives facilities personnel and appropriate technical authorities.

• Develop and maintain program-specific security documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) OPSEC plans emergency action plans security test plans and program protection documentation.

• Conduct or support preliminary inquiries into security incidents violations adverse information suspicious contacts and other reportable matters; document findings and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree 9 years of relevant experience.

• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible security experience supporting SAP SCI industrial security Intelligence Community and/or Government security operations.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of DoDM 5205.07 ICD 705 and applicable SAP/SCI security requirements.

• Experience supporting multiple security disciplines including personnel physical information program and industrial security.

• Experience interacting directly with U.S. Government security representatives and supporting Government security inspections or assessments.

• Experience with classified information safeguarding access management security documentation and incident reporting.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Current or previous Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

• Prior experience serving as a CSSO CPSO GSSO or SSO professional.

• Hands-on experience with SAPF/SCIF accreditation ICD 705 FFC development CSPs physical security and TEMPEST coordination.

• Proficiency with DISS JADE Scattered Castles and related Government personnel security/access management systems.

• Experience conducting security inquiries developing corrective actions and preparing formal incident reports.

• Experience developing SOPs OPSEC plans emergency action plans security education programs and program protection documentation.

• Familiarity with Counterintelligence Insider Threat Critical Program Information (CPI) and Operations Security (OPSEC) principles.

• CDSE SAP/SCI security training including SAP Mid-Level Security Management and ICD 705-related coursework.

• Professional security certifications such as SFPC SAPPC or other SPēD certifications.

• Bachelors degree in security management criminal justice or related discipline.

What We Offer

Whether youre just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare wellness retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave flexible work schedules achievement awards educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

To help you achieve your goals BBN will provide

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.

• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.

• Business development programmatic contracting finance and HR support

• Relocation Assistance Availability

Learn More & Apply Now

Work Location: Onsite- Arlington VA
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 95500 USD - 181700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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