Contractor Special Security Officer
Huntsville, AL
Category: Security
Industry: Government
Reference ID: JN -022026-105624
Date Posted: 02/23/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/O29qse
Description:
Onsite in Huntsville, AL
The organization seeks a Contractor Special Security Officer to lead SAP and SCI security operations, facility accreditation, and personnel access management. The role requires mastery of SAP/SCI directives and close coordination with government oversight entities to maintain compliant, mission-ready programs.
Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicants must be a United States Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.
Salary: $130,000 - $150,000/ yr. w2
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Direct all SCI and SAP security operations and maintain compliant SOPs in accordance with DoDM 5205.07 and controlling directives.
- Manage the lifecycle of SCIFs and SAPFs, including accreditation, modifications, and continuous monitoring.
- Prepare and maintain facility accreditation artifacts such as Fixed Facility Checklists, TEMPEST Checklists, and Compartmented Area Checklists, as well as co-utilization agreements and other required documentation.
- Oversee personnel security processes including Program Access Requests, SCI nominations, indoctrinations, debriefings, and accurate personnel records.
- Implement and manage systems for accountability, control, transmission, and destruction of all SCI/SAP information and materials.
- Partner with information security and cybersecurity teams to ensure systems within SCIF/SAPF environments meet SAP/SCI and applicable DISA requirements.
- Deliver SAP/SCI security training for assigned personnel and visitors, including host-specific training as required.
- Lead internal self-inspections and serve as primary point of contact for external government compliance inspections to ensure readiness.
- Serve as primary interface with SAPMOs, SSOs, PSOs, SAPCOs, GSSOs, and other security stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Keep the Site Lead and Program Manager informed on facility, network, and overarching security issues, schedules, and updates related to compliance and modifications.
- Support tasks related to DCSA NISPOM requirements as applicable.
- Perform other security duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements:
Experience Requirements
- 10 to 15 years of experience in the DoD Security Enterprise, including 7 to 10 years managing SAP and SCI programs.
- Active Top Secret clearance with current background investigation, SCI eligibility, and current or prior SAP access.
- Expert understanding of DoDM 5205.07 series, ICDs 704 and 705, and applicable DoD component SAP and SCI policies.
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving capability and ability to manage complex security challenges with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated teamwork and ability to manage multiple actions simultaneously.
- Knowledge of DCSA NISPOM requirements (preferred).
Education Requirements:
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree desired.
- Advanced SAP security training such as SAPPC and SPSC desired.
- Active Top-Secret clearance.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
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