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Contractor Special/Program Security Officer

KBR Inc
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • $92,000–$137,000 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

Title:

Contractor Special/Program Security Officer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

The CSSO/CPSO will manage and implement security programs for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) in accordance with DoDM 5205.07, ICD 705, and related Intelligence Community (IC) standards. This role ensures compliance with U.S. Government security directives, oversees secure facility processes, procedures, and accreditation. Provides security guidance to employees, customers, leadership and other program stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal direction. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results without constant oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain SCIF/SAPF accreditation to include all systems within the space remain fully compliant, accredited, and never at risk.

  • Serve as the primary security official for SAP and SCI programs.

  • Develop, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for SCIF/SAPF operations.

  • Ensure compliance with ICD 705 Technical Specifications for facility construction and accreditation.

  • Provide necessary support to Information Assurance team in the implementation and maintenance of classified information systems accredited under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

  • Complete, maintain, store all accreditation documentation (Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC), all SAPF maps, alarm testing results, etc.)

  • Oversee physical security, including alarm systems, access controls, and TEMPEST compliance.

  • Conduct self-inspections, vulnerability assessments, and corrective actions.

  • Coordinate with Cognizant Authorities (CA) Special Security Officer (SSO) and Program Security Officers (PSO) for facility accreditation and security audits.

  • Certify SAP and SCI accesses for visitors and subcontractors.

  • Build/implement Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) programs tailored to SAP/SCI requirements.

  • Maintain visitor control and access records for SCIF/SAPF.

  • Assist with personnel security actions, including indoctrinations and debriefings.

  • Monitor foreign travel, annual training requirements, and other reportable requirements.

  • Serve as a Trusted Agent, Data Transfer Agent, and other duties as assigned.

  • Establish and oversee a classified material control program for SCI/SAP

  • Conduct, at a minimum, annual inventory of accountable classified material, if required

  • Maintain a control log for all SCI/SAP material that is not accountable

  • Establish written procedures, as well as, monitors procedures for reproduction and destruction

  • Establish and oversees specialized procedures for transmission of SCI/SAP materials

  • Provide detailed courier instructions

  • Interpret and implement security classification guidance

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site

  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

  • Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; SAP eligibility and willingness to submit.

  • Must be willing to take a Counterintelligence Polygraph and submit to drug testing.

  • Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in DoD, IC, or industrial security.

  • Working knowledge of security systems such as DISS, NISS, NBIS, SCINet, SIMS, JADE, and SCIF/SAPF design/management across multiple geographic locations.

  • Experience coordinating with DIA, GSSOs, and SAPMOs, and other government security stakeholders.

  • Self starter Ability to work independently or with a team.

  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the NISPOM, ICD 705, DoDM 5205.07, and related IC and security standards.

  • Experience with SCIF/SAPF accreditation and compliance documentation (Fixed Facility Checklist, alarm test results, etc.).

  • Familiarity with TEMPEST, COMSEC, and OPSEC requirements.

  • Ability to oversee classified information systems under RMF.

  • Strong coordination skills with multiple agencies and contractors.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or related field.

  • Completion of CDSE security training (e.g., FSO Program Management, SAP Mid-Level Security, SCIF/SAPF planning).

  • Strong understanding of classified systems accreditation processes and RMF/NSS guidance.

  • Highly motivated and self-driven professional with a results-oriented mindset with proven success working in high operational tempo environments

  • Demonstrates leadership qualities with the ability to guide team members with ability to scale responsibilities and adapt to evolving mission requirements

  • Experience briefing and interacting with executive leadership, government customers, and program managers.

  • Completed 28 hours or more of the Site Security Manager (SSM) training course and relevant experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation: $92,000.00 - 137,000.00.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Numbers & Facts

LocationColorado Springs, CO
IndustryConstruction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
Salary$92,000–$137,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1998
Websitehttps://www.kbr.com/en

About Company

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

Skills

  • Access Controlunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Communications Security (COMSEC)unmatched
  • Computer Securityunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Criminal Justiceunmatched
  • Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)unmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Facilities Managementunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Government Requirementsunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
  • Integrated Circuits (ICs)unmatched
  • Intelligence Communityunmatched
  • International Classification of Diseases (ICD)unmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Material Scienceunmatched
  • Operations Security (OPSEC)unmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Physical Securityunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Procedure Implementationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)unmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Security Auditingunmatched
  • Security Equipmentunmatched
  • Security Monitoringunmatched
  • Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
  • Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)unmatched
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)unmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • TEMPESTunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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