Contractor SAP and SCI Security Officer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Enterprise Resilience and Protection (ERP) provides quality leadership, services and solutions to safeguard people and the environment, secure and protect company information and assets as well as enhance operational efficiency for the Corporation.

The selected individual will be working as a Contractor Special Access Program (SAP) & Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) Security Officer (Security Specialist IV - CSSO).   The CSSO is the primary interface with Aerospace Program Management and government agencies regarding SAP and SCI program security matters and requirements.  Responsible for providing security support ensuring classified information is properly safeguarded and will provide on-site support for all security actions in accordance with corporate and government policies and directives.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Colorado Springs, CO.

What You’ll Be Doing

• This is a Senior CSSO role which will primarily support and advise program internal stakeholders/leadership and external customers in the effective execution of SAP and SCI program requirements. 
• Apply expertise in SAP & SCI security policy and regulations to deliver the highest quality advice and services to support the mission of our stakeholders and customers (Program Protection, Personnel Security, Physical Security, Emergency Action Planning, OPSEC Planning).
• Demonstrate forward-thinking initiative by anticipating challenges and identifying opportunities that support program objectives. 
•  Build credibility as a dependable advisor by providing thoughtful counsel, fostering an approachable demeanor, honoring commitments, and remaining receptive to alternative viewpoints.
•  Build and maintain inspection-ready security programs while conducting regular audits and leveraging metrics to track operational performance.
• Act as an incident commander for security incidents, conduct investigations, and leading post-incident reviews to implement processes to reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and conduct security awareness, training, and education programs to build a culture of security across organizations.
• Support Aerospace enterprise security and special projects as needed or assigned such as our CSSO Working group, Enterprise Policy Working Groups, Incident Response working group, etc. 

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• 8 or more years of relevant SCI and SAP Security experience with High School Diploma.
• Current TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and SAP accesses. U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.  Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph may be required.
• Previous CSSO experience.
• Expertise in DoDM 5205.07, DoDM 5105.21, and the Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) series.
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills to produce professional   training and awareness products, policy/procedure documents and to effectively communicate with all levels of management and customers (internal/external). 
• Ability to build trust and foster open communications with peers and internal/external customers. 
• Ability to provide reliable counsel to the organization, while driving to deliver the highest quality services and processes.
• Occasional after-hours alarm response is a requirement (Overtime eligible)

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you had one or more of these:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college.
• Current TS/SCI with adjudicated CI polygraph.
• Extensive experience in risk management, program protection, personnel security, physical security, emergency action planning, ICD-705, and OPSEC Planning. 
• Extensive experience supporting and advising program stakeholders/leadership and USG customers in the effective execution of SAP and SCI program requirements. 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$56.00 - $84.00

Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.