Program Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) Special Access Programs

Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Category
Cyber and IT Risk Management
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Leadership

Operations Security

Program Security

REQ#: RQ207196
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as an Program Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) Special Access Programs (SAP) at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
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-to-day” multi-discipline analysis for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Performance

  • 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+ 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)

Certification

  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) required

Clearance

  • TS/SCI required

  • Must be willing to obtain TS/SCI with CI polygraph


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

  • At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace


OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification - (SFPC ) | United States Department of Defense (DOD) - United States Department of Defense (DOD)

Special Program Security Certification (SPeC) | United States Department of Defense (DOD) - United States Department of Defense (DOD)

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $162,775 - $220,225. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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