Mid-level Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) - TS/SCI

Job description / Role

Supports United States Forces Global (USFOR-G)

Providing multi-disciplined intelligence operations in support of global United States (US) military and government operations, including, but not limited to, all Major Commands and Combatant Commands of all military branches. USFOR-G provides global intelligence analytical reach-back in support of Department of Defense (DoD), Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) initiatives, missions, and crisis response as well as US Army Europe & Africa (USAREUR-AF) remote, CONUS-based, analytical support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process personnel background investigations for special security clearance actions including:
  • Ensuring compliance with automated information systems security procedures, and assisting with the formulation of procedures when necessary;
  • Implementing and monitoring compliance with the USFOR-A/RS special security policies and procedures, and suggesting or recommending revisions when necessary;
  • Conducting and coordinating the training for special security representatives;
  • Acting as a liaison with Government, NATO, and industrial security officials.
• Support collateral and higher access and badging procedures for any USFOR-G headquarters, in UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO coordination with the G2/J2/CJ2 or equivalent military staff.
• Assist, monitor, and advise on all aspects of security support, in coordination with an integrated military staff.
• Implement security activities at the Top Secret (TS) and higher classification to ensure USFOR-A/RS soldiers, DoD civilians, contractors, and all supported tenant organizations are prepared to operate in non-traditional environments in order to perform critical contingency tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience - Associate's degree OR four years of experience applying security standards that apply to SCI Facilities (SCIFs) as outlined in Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, Intelligence Community Standard (ICS) 705-1, IC Tech Spec-for ICD/ICS 705, and DoD Manual 5105.21 Volume 1-3.
• Experience - at least four years of experience in compartmented programs utilizing Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) and Joint Clearance and Access Verification System (JCAVS).
• Clearance - TS/SCI.

Special Skills or Qualifications:

• Developed SCIF Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) - Experience reading and interpreting blueprints/drawings to ensure facilities meet security requirements.
• Experience evaluating and processing approvals/accreditations for Tactical SCIFs (TSCIF), Secure Working Areas (SWA), and Temporary Secure Working Areas (TSWA) in a non-traditional environment to perform critical contingency tasks.
• Thorough familiarity with all security clearance processes.

Highly Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Education - Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.
• Deployment experience in Iraq or Afghanistan or equivalent experience preferred.
• Completed Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 Physical Security course (or equivalent).
• Completed Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) SSO course (or equivalent).

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI

Minimum Education:

High School or equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience:

4 years

About the Company

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.