SCI Security Specialist Job Listing at SAIC in Vandenberg SFB, CA (Job ID 2416247)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an SCI Security Specialist's primary function is to serve as a senior security specialist under supervision of the local Special Security Office (SSO). In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Air Force directives, regulations and instructions, implements local policies and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient management for military, civilian and contractor personnel of SCI and collateral program functions including physical, personnel, information and industrial security. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities.  

Performance shall include:

• Formulates plans, policies, procedures and other documentation required to deal with the operation of SCI protection functions and activities IAW DoD 5105.21 Volumes 1-3, ICD 704/5, AFMAN 14- 304, AFI 16-1404/06 and AFI 31-501.
• Initially will be responsible for leading the team in building out the SCIF, will be responsible in ensuring that all TEMPEST requirements and other SCI/SCIF policies are followed. 
• Maintain and update the SCI Billet Structure (SCIBS) for the entire installation, and geographically separated Operating Locations. Process requests for changes to SCIBS, including analyzing requests to assure proper need-to-know justifications are enforced. Prepare SCIBS-related correspondence to appropriate agencies. Respond to requests for additional information needed to complete adjudications.
• Maintain and update Defense Information System (DISS) records for 1,000+ SCI indoctrinated personnel.
• Assist with Staff Assistance Visits and other local inspections as required. Prepares and presents reports with appropriate corrective actions delineated.
• Receive and respond to requests for SCI eligibility, recertification, and special purpose and interim SCI Accesses, insuring validity of the requests.
• Review and act upon authorities to indoctrinate SCI personnel, including personnel screening interviews and indoctrination briefings.
• Participate in the management of Security Information File (SIF) Program.
• Send and receive collateral and/or SCI visit requests; oversee and provide facility badge access. Responsible for ensuring all assigned personnel meet/maintain the appropriate security clearance requirements, in accordance with ICD 704 and AFI-31-501.
• Update and query required information systems as needed to perform assigned duties. Maintain required hard-copy files to perform assigned duties. Prepare and execute required periodic reporting and or audits and reviews IAW applicable directives, regulations, and instructions.
• Provide continuous training and guidance in all areas of SCI security; including but not limited to, local procedures, OPSEC, Communications Security (COMSEC), Security Awareness.
• Enforce foreign contact and travel requirements, entry procedures, escort procedures, document control procedures, and classification review/guidance requests.
• Coordinate with Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) on SCI access for Foreign Nationals as necessary for local mission requirements.
• Maintain liaison with local Security Forces and AF Office of Special Investigations, to ensure security procedures, policies, and training are properly coordinated, and available to SCI personnel. Respond to SCI incidents with SSO and ISSM in order to make a declaration. Coordinate with HHQ to notify and obtain security incident tracking number. Ensure Inquiry Official (IO) is nominated to the Senior Intelligence Office (SIO) for appointment and provide initial IO brief.
• Ensure incident report is completed, coordinated and submitted to HQ for closure. Provide training and guidance on handling, safeguarding, marking classified material.
• Verify and provide training for requests for SCI courier authorizations; issues those certifications.
• Coordinate industrial security procedures as necessary. Review performance work statement (PWS) for SCI contracts and ensure a properly executed DD Form 254.
  Upon receipt of indoctrination assist ensure DD Fm 254 is properly executed and coordinated with Unit Security Manager (USM) and local IP office.
• Maintain hard/soft copies of DD Fm 254 along with personnel assigned to contract prior to indoctrination.
• Develop and update personnel security responsibilities for Special Security Representatives (SSRs). Ensure SSRs are appropriately appointed, managed, and trained. Analyze and assess issues with SCI personnel security and proposes solutions that meet standards set by applicable regulations, directives and instructions.
• Assist in enforcing ICD 705 requirements.
• Serve as Alt ISSM assisting with the development and maintenance of a formal Information System (IS) security program.
• Assist ISSM with investigation of security incidents. Participate as a member of the configuration management board when the ISSM is not available. Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards and operational security measures.
• Coordinate with SCI Cybersecurity personnel to eliminate potential conflicts among local Personnel Security, Information Security and Cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Maintains working knowledge of TEMPEST certification and assist the ISSM in TEMPEST activities.
• Establish and maintain media control procedures and inventory, including CDs, DVDs, hard drives, zip disks and floppy disks. Inspect logs to ensure no media leaves the SCIF or is destroyed.
• Assist the ISSM with implementation and enforcement of IS security policies. Conduct testing to evaluate the security posture of IS. Assist with development of IS certification and accreditation documentation.
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 and Information Assurance Manager Level 1 within 6 months of the date of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent additional experience (4 years) with 3+ years related experience with SCI Security.
• Must have SCIF Management/Accreditation.    
• Must be well versed in Tempest requirements.
• Must completed DISS  training.
• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI, Eligibility Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents. 
• Must be familiar  with USAF/USSF SCI/SCIF policies.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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