SAP Security SME - TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As the SAP Security SME, you will:

Support a diverse industrial security program spanning multiple DoD multi-level security environments including Special Access Programs (SAP).
• Managing internal and external relationships including Government and industry stakeholders
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

Week in the life of a SAP Security SME:

• • Support implementation and compliance with National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICD)
  • Duties include site assessment visits, training and education of the security staff, interfacing with site leadership to support security programs and attending vulnerability assessments when issues may arise.
  • Support internal investigations addressing the loss, compromise or suspected compromise of classified information under the NISP or customer supplied security directives.
  • Support and keep apprised of the U.S. Government's development of National Security Policy and Procedures and work with customers to disseminate requirements throughout their organizations.
  • Oversee programs designed to mentor and develop Security professionals in order to maintain a high level of proficiency and retain top talent across the organization.
  • Serve as a business enabler through sound security practices; provide security guidance to corporate executives throughout all levels of the enterprise.
  • Support the Business Development staff in all aspects of maintaining solid compliance with classified proposals and assist in the writing of security volumes
  • Interface with IT Security to ensure a unified approach to both industrial and cyber security
  • Facilitate development of training programs for security personnel to support the implementation, administration and execution of SAP security requirements
  • Assist with drafting and disseminating appointment letters for Access Approval Authority (AAA), Program Security Officers, SAP Accrediting Officials, and SAP Personnel Security Officials.

• • 15+ years of relevant DoD/IC program security management experience.
  • Must have active Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Special access program (SAP) experience
  • Extensive knowledge of SAP standards, policy processes, and U.S. Government practices and other security laws and regulations
  • Experience:
    • Managing ICD 705 facility projects
    • Working directly with DoD and Service SAPCOs
    • Implementing ICD 705 standards for SAP facilities
  • Previously held program security officer position supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs - (ACAT 1)
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Possess an analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills
  • Sound understanding of theories and practices within risk mitigation and the continually changing security environment
  • Ability to implement strong security strategy with practices designed to successfully address evolving SAP security requirements
  • Demonstrate the ability for advanced conceptual thinking in complex and/or completely new situations