Security Accreditation Specialist II

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As a Security Accreditation Specialist with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will serve as a subject matter expert providing critical support for the design, construction, and accreditation of multi-level secure facilities. You will be the primary technical advisor on the interpretation and application of national-level policies governing SCIFs and SAPFs, ensuring the client's most sensitive missions can be conducted in fully compliant and accredited environments.

You will have the opportunity to do the following:

Lead Facility Accreditation Efforts:

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert on Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, its technical specifications, and all relevant Special Access Program (SAP) physical security manuals.

• Perform comprehensive technical reviews of facility design drawings and blueprints from initial concept to final build-out, providing expert feedback to government and architectural teams.

• Author, manage, and staff all required documentation for facility accreditation, including Concept Approval Requests, Construction Security Plans (CSPs), and final accreditation packages for submission to DIA and other governing authorities.

• Develop and oversee the implementation of Construction Security Plans, including procedures for construction worker management, visitor logging, device logging, and secure material transportation.

• Coordinate with Certified TEMPEST Technical Authorities (CTTA) and Information Systems Security Managers (ISSM) to ensure all technical security requirements are fully integrated into facility designs.

• Administer and Coordinate DoD Security Programs:

  • Administer and coordinate DoD and other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.

  • Provides guidance and support to staff members concerning all security administrative functions, such as personnel security, information and system security, COMSEC, and physical security to ensure compliance with standards.

  • Provides administrative security support associated with the receipt, distribution, inventory, reproduction, and disposition of classified material.

  • May act as Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO) for projects.

• Manage Physical and General Security Procedures:

  • Administers and maintains physical security procedures for visitor control, employee identification, and safeguarding of company facilities, equipment, materials, and employee property.

  • Prepares, sends, and receives visitor certifications.

  • Periodically inspects the facility to ensure physical security measures are effective and compliant.

  • Provides oversight for programs for the protection of classified information as well as propriety information.

  • Develops and conducts security briefings and security education programs.

  • Investigates losses and security violations and recommends corrective actions.

  • Manages the continuing eligibility program for employees.

• High School diploma
• 10+ years of relevant DoD/IC security related experience.
• Special access program experience a plus
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Senior knowledge of DoD, DOE, or other industrial security programs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Possess an analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills.