Contractor Special Security Officer
Washington · Washington, DC (DC-01) · USD 129,000-171,000 · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Washington · Washington, DC (DC-01)
- Salary
- USD 129,000-171,000 · Base salary
About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Knowledgeable in interpreting and implementing security guidance based on applicable ICDs, SEADs, 32 CFR Part 117. “NISPOM Rule,” DoDM 5205.07, and other policies, regulations, and processes as applicable.
- Perform all aspects of Customer Personnel Security Program requirements, including guidance and assistance for validation of SAP access, access requirements, processing and eligibility and polygraph requests, nomination interviews, submission of investigative requests, and conducting SAP security briefings.
- Perform all aspects of Physical Security by providing day to day support for badging, access control and visitor control, and ensure all SCIF/SAP Facility documentation is current and up to date.
- Support program managers and personnel with classification guidance and other program related requirements, i.e., incoming and outgoing visit certifications, foreign travel reporting and proposal support.
- Ensure SAP material is properly controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed, as appropriate.
- Investigate security incidents and prepare required reports.
- Build and maintain a relationship with government security counterparts.
- Provide security awareness training as required by regulations and as requested by our customers.
- Work with IT and ISSO to ensure equipment being brought into the secure areas is authorized and approved.
- Maintain personnel security records for special access programs to include the use of SIMS, DISS, JADE, and other systems as applicable.
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 but not limited to identifying and evaluating program risks/vulnerability; implementing mitigating improvement; 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.
Preferred qualifications
- 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
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including support in health, recovery, and more
Skills
- SIMS
- DISS
- JADE
