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Special Security Manager

Apogee Engineering


Job Location:

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Overview

Apogee is seeking a Special Security Manager (SSM) to support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC). This position manages day-to-day SCI security operations and ensures Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) is protected and administered in accordance with applicable IC/DoD directives and local policy. The SSM partners with Government security officials to maintain SCI program compliance support mission execution and ensure personnel and facility readiness.

This is a full-time opportunity at Petterson Space Force Base (PSFB) CO or El Paso (Ft. Bliss) TX.

****Contingent Upon Contract Award****

Responsibilities
  • Manage and administer SCI security operations (as applicable) ensuring compliance with governing directives and local SCIF/SCI procedures.
  • Maintain SCI access records and security documentation (e.g. indoctrination/debriefing records access rosters visit requests/verification security files SOPs).
  • Coordinate SCI visit certifications read-ins/read-outs and access eligibility validation in coordination with the Government.
  • Oversee SCI material control: receipt storage reproduction (as authorized) transmission inventory and destruction; maintain accountability logs.
  • Conduct SCI security training/awareness and ensure personnel comply with handling reporting and incident response requirements.
  • Support inspections audits and self-assessments; track corrective actions and report compliance status to Government leadership.
  • Respond to and document security incidents/spillages; coordinate containment reporting and remediation actions.
  • Serve as the day-to-day security point of contact for SCI-related requirements questions and coordination with mission stakeholders.
Qualifications

MinimumExperience:

Citizenship:Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) adjudication
Education: Bachelors Degree
Years of Experience: 6 yearsexperience managingSCI/Special Securityprograms in DoD/IC environments.

Additional Experience:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of SCI procedures (access control visit certification read-in/read-out SCI material handling and accountability incident reporting).
  • Experience maintaining security documentation and supporting inspections/audits with corrective action tracking.
  • Proven ability to coordinate effectively with Government security offices and support a cleared workforce.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft SOPs and deliver security briefings.

Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Experience:

  • Prior experience supporting anArmy stafforSMDC-type headquarters environment and SCIF operations.
  • Experience serving as an SSO/SSM in a high-tempo operational setting supporting multiple compartments/programs.
  • Familiarity with adjacent security disciplines (personnel security physical security COMSEC OPSEC) and how they interface with SCI operations.
  • Experience leading internal security reviews/self-inspections and developing process improvements.
  • Relevant training/certifications consistent with special security duties (as applicable to the program).

Additional Information
Location:Petterson Space Force Base (PSFB) CO
On-site
Travel: 10%

Pay Range
USD $120000.00 - USD $155000.00 /Yr.

Required Experience:

Manager


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