Senior Special Programs Security Manager (CSSO/CPSO)

What you'll do

• Manage SCI and SAP security operations throughout the program lifecycle, including access, security plans, incidents, inspections, and closeout.
• Oversee SCIF and SAPF establishment, accreditation, operations, and inspection readiness; coordinate with government customers and internal teams.
• Lead compliance reviews and corrective actions, advise security leadership, and mentor personnel while developing program processes.

What they ask for

• Active Top Secret eligibility, current SCI access, and a current counterintelligence (CI) polygraph at application; ability to obtain and maintain additional customer-required access, including a full-scope polygraph if required.
• Substantial contractor security experience leading SCI and SAP programs, including direct experience as a CSSO, CPSO, CSPSO, SSO, or comparable designated official.
• Working knowledge of the NISPOM, ICDs 703, 704, and 705, Intelligence Community SCIF technical specifications, DoDM 5205.07, applicable Security Executive Agent Directives, and related customer guidance.
• Experience establishing, accrediting, operating, or modifying SCIFs or SAPFs, and managing security inspections, customer reviews, incident response, and corrective actions.

Nice to have

• Experience with multiple Intelligence Community or SAP customers, industrial security program buildouts, COMSEC, insider threat, or related security leadership.
• Interest in using approved AI tools, agents, and automations to reduce administrative burden and improve visibility, while preserving required approvals and human review.

Pay

$158K – $225K USD base salary

Tools

NISPOM, ICDs 703, 704, and 705, DoDM 5205.07, DD Forms 254

AI focus

Use approved AI tools, agents, and automations to reduce administrative burden, improve visibility, and scale sound judgment without replacing sponsor approvals, security authority, or required human review.