Special Security Specialist Senior

Purpose and Impact Amentum is seeking a Special Security Specialist Sr-Level to support the Defense Intelligence Agencys Defense Intelligence Enterprise.None of the missions happen without access and access doesnt happen without you. As a Special Security Specialist supporting DIA youll work alongside the Special Security Officer to control access to SCI and SCI facilities run the briefings and debriefings that keep the workforce compliant and keep the paperwork inspections and audits airtight. Youll be the person people trust to get their access right the first time. At the senior level youll do this work at its highest degree of difficulty and youll multiply your impact by leading and mentoring the team around you. This position is contingent upon award of contract business needs security clearance verification and funding availability.Work Schedule 5 days 8 hoursday M-FEssential ResponsibilitiesServe as the senior contractor security professional supporting the SSO handling the most complex access and eligibility casesLead inspection and audit programs across multiple facilities and drive corrective actions to closureDevelop security policy recommendations and management reports for government security leadershipMentor mid-level security specialists and standardize security processes across the programSupport program transitions ensuring personnel access and facility accreditation never become the bottleneckMinimum Requirements Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesActive TSSCI clearance12 years of relevant special security experience with recent experience within the last 2 yearsMasters degree desired in a related fieldDemonstrated leadership of security teams or programsExpert command of SCI access SCIF accreditation and classified material managementSecurity Clearance Required Active TSSCI clearanceMinimum Education Masters degree desired in a related fieldMinimum Years of Experience12 years of relevant special security experience with recent experience within the last 2 yearsRequired CertificationsPreferred Qualifications AI if applicable to your programDIA or Defense Intelligence Enterprise experienceProgram transition support experienceAdvanced security certifications SPeD program or equivalentjavelinAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentums role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.Other ResponsibilitiesSafety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aidbuddy aid responsibilities participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand hisher Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read understand and implement the general and specific operational safety quality and environmental requirements of all plans procedures and policies pertaining to hisher job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Compensation Details80000 - 160000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.Benefits OverviewOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings includeHealth dental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits including 401k matchingEducational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act SCA or other employment contracts may include different provisionsbenefits. Original Posting07222026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.