SCI Security Specialist

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented SCI Security Specialist II to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The SCI Security Specialist’s primary function is to serve as a senior security specialist under supervision of the local Special Security Office (SSO). In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Air Force directives, regulations and instructions, implements local policies and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient management for military, civilian and contractor personnel of SCI and collateral program functions including physical, personnel, information and industrial security. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Formulates plans, policies, procedures and other documentation required to deal with the operation of SCI protection functions and activities IAW DoD 5105.21 Volumes 1-3, ICD 704/5, AFMAN 14-304, AFI 16-1404/06 and AFI 31-501. 

• Respond to SCI incidents with SSO and ISSM in order to make a declaration. Coordinate with HHQ to notify and obtain security incident tracking number. Ensure Inquiry Official (IO) is nominated to the Senior Intelligence Office (SIO) for appointment and provide initial IO brief. 

• Ensure incident report is completed, coordinated and submitted to HQ for closure. 

• Provide training and guidance on handling, safeguarding, marking classified material. 

• Verify and provide training for requests for SCI courier authorizations, issues those certifications. 

• Acts as an SCI courier. 

• Coordinate industrial security procedures as necessary. Review performance work statement (PWS) for SCI contracts and ensure a properly executed DD Form 254. 

• Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to achieve appropriate clearance actions. 

• Participate in Air Force SAP security compliance inspections of government organizations and industry. 

• Conduct Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII) and SAPNP reviews of candidates being submitted for SAP access. 

• Perform data entry and record checks in the Joint Access Database (JADE) and maintains all customer sponsored personnel access information current. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4 additional years of equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of degree.  

• 6+ years of related experience. 

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 and Information Assurance Manager Level 1 within 6 months of the date of hire. 

• Must complete DISS/JPAS training within six months of starting on contract  

• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/ JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents. 

• Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation). 

Clearance Requirements:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.  

• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.  

• Willingness to submit to a polygraph.  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, machine and computer printer.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.