Contractor Program Security Officer

MINIMUM SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• 7+ years of SAP security experience
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Experience with Joint Assistant Development and Execution (JADE)
• Have a current or be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CSP)
• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICD/DCIDs and other guiding policy documents
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, and Excel)
• Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel within the organizational geographic Area of Responsibility (AOR) up to 50% (note - almost exclusively CONUS and mostly around NCR and will include both air and ground transportation).
• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

DESIRED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree or higher
• DoD or National Capital Region work experience
• Experience supporting senior government civilians and/or military

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL WITH CI ELIGIBILITY

ABOUT US

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Covid 19

SRC does not currently require COVID-19 vaccinations for its employees. Pending the outcome of various court proceedings and resultant government action, SRC and all other Federal Contractor employees may be required, at some point in the future, to be fully vaccinated subject to accommodations for valid medical or religious reasons. Please visit to read more about the Federal Government's current position on COVID-19 vaccines for Federal Contractor employees.

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PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary function is to provide multi-discipline security support of the customer's Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position will provide "day-to-day" support and multi-discipline analysis for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

• Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the DoD Security Manual's, ICD/DCID, ICD, and SAP policy
• Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding SAP, SCI and collateral data in support of DoD sensitive activities.
• 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
• Assist in developing, implementing, and training the Operations Security program
• Assist 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 or the SAP security education & awareness program
• Provide day-to-day security administration to include, but not limited to: VARs, escort duties, document and media control, COMSEC account maintenance, document classification reviews, and security classification guidance creation and maintenance
• Understanding of OSD and/or Joint Staff document staffing protocols and procedures
• Capable of developing and implementing a specific security task area or specialty in support of a SAP. Task areas or specialties range in complexity and scope, and require at least 2 years of related experience and a BS/BA in a relevant field or a combination of lower-level education, formal training and experience beyond this baseline. These tasks/specialties include:
  
  
  
  • Information Security (INFOSEC)
  • Personnel Security (PERSEC)
  • Physical Security
  • Operations Security (OPSEC)
  • Security Policy Analyst