SAP Security Analyst

SAIC is seeking a SAP Security Analyst to provide comprehensive security support services for the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO) and various program management offices across OUSW(R&E). The role demands proficiency in program protection and security management of Department of War (DOW) Special Access Programs (SAPs). This position will deliver a wide array of products and services covering all security disciplines. This position will be fully on-site at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities Include:

• Personnel Security: Manage SAP personnel security processes, including assessing eligibility for SAP access, preparing nomination packages, waivers, or letters of compelling need, maintaining SAP databases, and managing/reporting/tracking SAP access suitability information.
• Industrial Security: Assess security compliance of contractors on SAP contracts, review contractor requests for facility accreditations, and determine security requirements for sensitive tests and activities.
• Physical Security: Prepare and assess SAP facility accreditation packages, manage facility folders, develop facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Memorandums of Agreement/Co-Use Agreements (MOAs/CUAs), and facility close-out packages, and develop risk mitigation strategies for threats.
• Information Security: Oversee classification management, manage Top Secret accountability and media control, author Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and security policies, handle technology transfers, foreign disclosures, security training, and investigate security incidents.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study with ten (10) years or more of related experience; OR Masters and eight (8) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and five (5) years or more experience. Specialized experience such as military experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of relevant SAP security experience with three (3) cumulative years managing multi-discipline security programs for DoW SAPs.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. (US Citizenship required).
• Extensive experience and proficiency in managing security protocols and protective measures specific to DOW Defense Special Access Programs.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with senior executives, including skills in preparing and presenting briefings and reports.
• Demonstrated skills with the ability to work and collaborate effectively in and contribute to a small team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
• Experience in strategic planning and execution within a security framework to support senior-level decision-making.