Senior Special Security Specialist

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Senior Special Security Specialist to support the Defense Intelligence Agency's Defense Intelligence Enterprise. Working alongside the Special Security Officer, you will 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. At senior level you will also lead and mentor the team. The position is contingent on contract award, business needs, security clearance verification and funding availability.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the senior contractor security professional supporting the Special Security Officer, handling the most complex access and eligibility cases
• Lead inspection and audit programs across multiple facilities and drive corrective actions to closure
• Develop security policy recommendations and management reports for government security leadership
• Mentor mid-level security specialists and standardize security processes across the program
• Support program transitions so personnel access and facility accreditation never become the bottleneck

Required profile

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• 12+ years of relevant special security experience, with recent experience within the last 2 years
• Demonstrated leadership of security teams or programs
• Master's degree desired in a related field
• Preferred: AI if applicable to your program, DIA or Defense Intelligence Enterprise experience, program transition support experience, advanced security certifications (SPeD program or equivalent)

Required skills

• Expert command of SCI access, SCIF accreditation and classified material management
• Leadership of security teams or programs

What we offer

• Salary range of $80,000 - $160,000
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, pet insurance
• Drug-free workplace with pre-hire drug screening required