Program Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Computer Security, Information Assurance, Information Security, Security Information, System Security

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Program Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

Top Secret SCI level clearance (with current/prior SAP "read on" required)

The Program Security SME's primary function is to provide expert-level multi-discipline security support for one or more of the customer's Special Access Programs (SAPs).

The position will provide "day-today" multi-discipline analysis for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:

• Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy.

• Lead efforts in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and collateral data in support of US military operations.

• Provide day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures, and systems.

• Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test, training, and operational activities.

• Lead efforts in developing, implementing, and training the Operations Security program.

• Lead efforts in providing contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight.

• Brief all levels of personnel, both in the government and senior civilian services, on a variety of security related topics.

• Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on facility reviews, and facility close-outs.

• Monitor, report and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews.

• Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff.

• Conduct exploration of any loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified and/or sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and generating damage assessments resulting from the loss of classified information.

• Coordinate with SAP security personnel to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the curriculum for the SAP security education & awareness program.

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight of team members.

Experience:

• 15 – 20 years related experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years).

Certifications:

• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) required.

Security Clearance:

• • Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

• • Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

• • Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements:

• US Citizenship Required

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The likely salary range for this position is $146,536 - $166,405. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CO Colorado Springs

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of m