Program Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Program Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADOTop 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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