Special Access Programs Security SME

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Support a diverse industrial security program spanning multiple DoD multi-level security environments including Special Access Programs (SAP) .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $159,600 - $266,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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 Special Access Programs 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of relevant DoD/IC program security management experience
Must have 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Flexibility managing work hours
Comprehensive benefits program including healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

DoD security managementSpecial Access Programs (SAP)ICD 705 standardsrisk mitigationsecurity strategy implementationprogram security officercompliance with National Industrial Security Program (NISP)internal investigationsvulnerability assessmentstraining program development

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsanalytical mindsetproblem-solving skillsconceptual thinkingrelationship managementmentoringleadershipcollaborationbusiness enabling

Certifications

Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility