Senior SAP Security Analyst

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Senior SAP Security Analyst to provide comprehensive security support services for the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO). The role requires expertise across all security disciplines, including personnel, industrial, physical, and information security, with a strong emphasis on managing multi-discipline security programs for Department of War (DoW) Special Access Programs (SAPs).This position is full-time, on-site at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities Include:

Personnel Security

• Assess eligibility for SAP access
• Prepare and manage nomination packages, waivers, and Letters of Compelling Need (LOCNs)
• Maintain and track SAP access suitability in databases and manage access reporting

Industrial Security

• Ensure security compliance of contractors on SAP contracts
• Review and approve contractor facility accreditations
• Determine security requirements for sensitive tests and activities

Physical Security

• Prepare and assess SAP facility accreditation packages
• Manage facility folders, create facility SOPs, MOAs/CUAs, and facility close-out packages
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for security threats

Information Security

• Oversee classification management, including Top Secret accountability and media control
• Write Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and other relevant security policies
• Handle technology transfers, foreign disclosures, and provide security training
• Investigate security incidents and provide appropriate solutions

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections, accredit SCIF/SAPF spaces, and manage document control
• Conduct security training, indoctrinations, and debriefings
• Assist in preparing briefings for senior leadership and maintaining security-focused SharePoint folders
• Enforce and interpret security policies and create SOPs

Qualifications

Required Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• US citizenship

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution and 10 years of experience; OR
• Master's degree and 8 years of experience. Specialized experience (including military experience) will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant SAP security experience, including 5 years managing multi-discipline security programs for DoW acquisition SAPs
• Expertise in personnel, industrial, physical, and information security
• Experience in managing multiple, concurrent projects with high-quality results
• The last SAP security-related position must have been held within the last 9 months
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in tandem with program and policy teams to stay up to date on NISPOM and DODDM policies
• Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) certification from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) preferred
• Experience in a headquarters-level organization is preferred