Junior Security Specialist (SAP)
Core
Advise, guide, and train personnel on Special Access Program (SAP) information security requirements, procedures, and compliance with DoD/DoW policies.
Role type
Junior IC personnel security specialist (SAP)
Builds
SAP security compliance, personnel security files, and security classification guidance for civilian, military, and contractor personnel.
Domain
Defense / Special Access Program (SAP)
Required skills
SAP security procedures, Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Program Access Requests processing, contractor nomination packages, annual self-reporting, security clearance monitoring, Security Classification Guides, security compliance inspections, risk mitigation strategies, System Security Management Plans, OPSEC Plans, vulnerability analyses.
Preferred skills
SCI eligibility, SAP access eligibility, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat.
Technologies
Excel, SAP Security, MS Teams
Responsibilities
Advise, guide, and train personnel on SAP information security requirements and procedures covering classification, marking, safeguarding, storage, reproduction, destruction, and transmission. Apply clearance and access regulations using Defense Information System for Security as needed. Prepare, process, and review Program Access Requests in Joint Access Database Environment for accuracy and eligibility. Coordinate and process contractor nomination packages for Special Security Officer approval. Process annual SAP self-reporting forms and report unfavorable or derogatory information. Coordinate visit requests, badge requests, area access, special briefings, security performance issues, and reportable security incidents. Deliver briefings and training to keep personnel informed of policy changes and potential espionage or sabotage threats. Support personnel, industrial, and information security operations in line with JWAC, DoD/DoW, Air Force, and USSTRATCOM policies and directives. Help determine SAP access requirements for civilian, military, and contractor personnel. Ensure initial paperwork and annual updates are submitted as required. Report potential derogatory information to the appropriate Cognizant Security Officer when identified. Assist with classification and declassification matters. Access, verify, and monitor clearances in Defense Information System for Security for status changes, incidents, and other relevant updates. Receive and forward reports of violations, infractions, and derogatory information. Maintain personnel security files for supported personnel. Enter data into required databases and maintain customer-sponsored billets and quota information. Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing with government personnel. Maintain and update Facility Standard Operating Procedures, instructions, policy recommendations, and addenda for JWAC SAP facilities. Coordinate facility accreditation modifications, inspect proposed spaces for compliance, evaluate proposed uses, and help develop risk mitigation strategies. Assist in developing and maintaining security-related plans and documents such as System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, certification and accreditation materials, vulnerability analyses, and Security Concepts of Operations. Prepare courier authorizations and conduct, record, and track courier and foreign travel briefings. Support entry and exit inspections of equipment for secure areas and participate in security spot checks. Attend security meetings and coordinate responses to action items. Provide miscellaneous administrative support as directed by the contractor site lead or government Senior Security Representative. Support additional SAP, information security, personnel security, and automation security duties as assigned. Assist with security classification guidance. Review, update, or create Security Classification Guides as directed. Train personnel on classification guidance. Review, update, or create local security instructions and policies in accordance with DoD/DoW, Joint Staff, and USSTRATCOM regulations. Conduct and document security compliance inspections using the checklist template. Identify deficiencies and monitor resolution, or provide recommendations to correct issues.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC
