Senior Security Analyst

Position Overview

The Senior Security Analyst will be supporting a Space Force Program located in Colorado Springs. The primary function is to provide multi-discipline security support for the customer's Special Access Programs (SAPs) and day-to-day security operations related to SAP activities.

Compensation: 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall SAP security administration/management and perform duties as outlined in DODM 5205.07 Vol 1 - 4.
• Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding SAP in support of DoD sensitive activities.
• Provide day-to-day security support, including continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and recommend improvements to security policies, procedures, and systems.
• Administer the SAP Nomination Process by processing, logging, and preparing incoming and outgoing SAP nomination packages.
• Perform personnel security tasks including nomination interviews, validation of access requirements, submission of investigative requests, processing nomination packages, and managing NDAs.
• Access official Government systems of record (e.g., JADE, Scattered Castles) and ensure accurate maintenance of personnel security records.
• Assist the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) with maintaining accreditation documentation and addressing any shortcomings.
• Utilize ICD/ICS 705 and technical specifications to design new secure spaces or modify existing ones, ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Develop and maintain SAP Compartmented Area (SAPCA) checklists to establish or update classified work areas, including managing waiver/approval records.
• Prepare and maintain prime and subcontract DD254 forms.
• Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks affecting test, training, and operational activities.
• Brief government and contractor personnel on SAP security-related topics.
• Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, annual self-inspections, follow-on reviews, and facility close-outs.
• Investigate and assess any loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified/sensitive SAP information, including generating damage assessments.
• Coordinate with government security personnel to incorporate lessons learned into the SAP security education and awareness program.
• Provide day-to-day security administration including VARs, escort duties, document/media control, COMSEC account maintenance, document classification reviews, and guidance on security classification.
• Assist in managing the annual inventory of accountable holdings in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9 years of related experience, or a master's degree with 5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of personnel, physical, and information security principles.
• Familiarity with security policies/manuals and applicable ICD/DCIDs and other guiding policy documents.
• Full professional proficiency in English with excellent verbal, written, and technical writing skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, and Excel).
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners.

Security Clearance:

• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
• Willingness to submit to or currently hold a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CSP).
• U.S. citizenship.