Contractor Special Security Officer

We are looking for a Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO) to join our growing team in Washington, DC. This is a security position requiring a qualified security professional in support of special access program initiatives. As a CSSO, you will be responsible for the management, direction, administration and development of security programs and procedures for assigned programs that have contractually imposed security requirements beyond 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule requirements to include DoDM 5205.07, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs 703, 704, 505, and others as applicable), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and Statements of Work. Key responsibilities include Personnel Security, Physical Security and program OPSEC/Program Protection planning. The CSSO will interface with government agencies regarding assigned program security matters and requirements and will be responsible for managing all security-related aspects of assigned programs in close collaboration with other Anduril CSSOs.

Responsibilities

Interpret and implement security guidance based on applicable ICDs, SEADs, 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule), DoDM 5205.07, and other applicable policies; Perform all aspects of Customer Personnel Security Program requirements, including SAP access validation, polygraph requests, nomination interviews, investigative requests, and SAP security briefings; Perform all aspects of Physical Security, including badging, access control, visitor control, and SCIF/SAP Facility documentation; Support program managers and personnel with classification guidance, visit certifications, foreign travel reporting, and proposal support; Ensure SAP material is properly controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed; Investigate security incidents and prepare required reports; Build and maintain a relationship with government security counterparts; Provide security awareness training as required and as requested by customers; Work with IT and ISSO to ensure equipment in secure areas is authorized and approved; Assist and provide guidance on ICD 705 modifications/upgrades at company site(s); Collaborate with the ISSO / ISSM on management of information systems; Maintain personnel security records for special access programs, including use of SIMS, DISS, JADE, and other systems; Conduct internal self-inspections and manage government Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments; Maintain classified material accountability records; Maintain working knowledge of prime and subcontract DD254s; Develop and maintain the program's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP); In collaboration with the physical security team, maintain the program's access control and alarm systems

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent education and work experience; At least four years' experience working with special programs in a ACSSO or CSSO role; Ability to work independently and possess knowledge over the full range of security principles, including identifying and evaluating program risks/vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvements, and disseminating security procedures/processes; Build and maintain relationships with government security counterparts; DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility with current investigation and ability to maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with Special Program accesses

Nice to have

Willing to work extended hours in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment in a variety of program areas; Willingness to travel on company business (varies but probably less than 15%)

Benefits

Highly competitive equity grants (included in the majority of full-time offers); Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) supporting health, recovery, and other needs