Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)

STR seeks an experienced Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to lead a DoW Special Access Program (SAP) portfolio at our Woburn, MA facility. The successful candidate will collaborate with security management, program management, program personnel, and customer security to ensure compliance with U.S. Government directives, regulations, and requirements. Role will primarily manage one DoW SAP customer, with potential future direct reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

CSSO Responsibilities (Primary):

• Maintain robust security posture and compliance for multiple SAP programs in accordance with DoDM 5205.07, ICD 705, and IC/DOD security policies
• Serve as primary liaison for SAP program security requirements while providing excellent customer service with internal and external customers
• Partner routinely and effectively with Program Manager and Security disciplines, to include Personnel Security, ACSSOs, Classified Cybersecurity, Classified Information Technology, and the Facility Security Officer
• Lead Government compliance inspections, self-inspections, support staff assistance visits and manage external/internal program security assessments
• Develop, review, and implement security policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Program Protection (P2), and OPSEC/transportation plans
• Oversee document control and classified material accountability, including duties as a SAP Accountability Officer
• Write, interpret, and administer DD254s and support documentation.
• Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are addressed and incorporated into security processes
• Interpret and implement security classification guidance for each respective program
• Perform inquiries on security incidents and implement corrective actions
• Attend and participate in security and program meetings
• Develop and conduct initial and refresher program security briefings, debriefings, and foreign travel briefings, as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who you are:

• This position requires an Active Top Secret security clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility, for which US citizenship is needed by the US Government.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a security representative with SAP/SCI security compliance
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant security experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NISPOM, ICD 705, DoDM 5205.07, FOCI, ITAR, and relevant standards
• Proficiency with MS Office, DISS, JADE, SIMS, TALON, and NISS
• Experience in interpreting and implementing security classifications, contracts, and incident response/mitigation
• Successful completion of CDSE’s ‘Intro to SAPs’
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to discreetly/diplomatically manage sensitive and complex communications

Key Competencies

• Strong independent judgment and compliance orientation.
• Expertise in security policy interpretation and development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex or sensitive communication scenarios.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Full Time Onsite position in Woburn, MA
• Ability to stand, bend, move throughout the facility for audits/inspections.
• Occasional travel (approx. 5–10%) as required.

Full-Time Salary Range: $152,000 to $175,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.