Senior Security Specialist -TS/SCI REQUIRED

Description

Job Description:

The Senior Security Specialist provides technical security expertise in following security disciplines: personnel, physical/industrial, and security operations. This position requires the ability to use security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues for NGA’s SISG Division. The position requires familiarity with oversight and management of Controlled Access Programs (CAP) information and the ability to provide security guidance using DoD / IC regulations and directives required for a successful collaborative environment between NGA’s internal and external customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and update program security databases
• Review program access requests (PARs)
• Perform Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) with internal and external customers
• Interpret security policy on matters pertaining to processing, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials.
• Act as a liaison between NGA, other federal agencies and contractors
• Prepare and deliver verbal and written briefings to internal and external customers
• Develop the required programs and operations to support tasks or requirements for monitoring and managing security operations
• Provide the government with status reports and recommendations for decisions.
• Organize, develop and deliver concise executive-level reports and presentations.
• Experience or familiarization with Defense Information Security System (DISS), Scattered Castles, Intelligence Community Compartmented Access Request System (ICCARs), and PeopleSoft.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain CI Poly.
• Minimum 11 years of relevant security experience with 5 years of experience executing security programs within a government agency.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, to include both written and verbal. 
• Experience briefing and collaborating directly with senior leadership.
• Experience conducting security inspections and staff assistance visits then review results and make recommendations.
• Experience with national security program directives and applicable DCID, ICD, DoD, and Executive Orders.
• Experience providing guidance in security measures and requirements, and knowledgeable in risk management assessments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Controlled Access Programs
• Experience working with policy and classification management for IC and DoD
• Experience writing and updating Standard of Operations (SOPs) involving Controlled Access Programs

Pay Range:

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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