Special Access Program Security Manager

SPYROS Information & Technology Consulting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Synergy ECP. is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, established to provide unique and exceptional services to our clients in the government and national defense sectors. SPYROS specializes in providing highly qualified professionals experienced in Computer Network Operations, Signals Intelligence, Technical Training and Certifications, Network Administration and Security, and Program Management to fit the specific needs of our clients. We maintain a vast array of capabilities at the nexus of the digital domain and in the Intelligence Community, meeting the demand for highly specialized skills to solve the most difficult problems. As a small company, SPYROS is agile and focused. We provide our clients flexibility and the individual attention necessary to meet rapidly changing requirements and rising challenges. As the digital world and cyberspace domain continue to gain increasing importance in the Intelligence Community, SPYROS will continue to leverage the technical expertise of our highly skilled personnel and enable our clients to devise and implement innovative solutions to their emerging challenges.

Discover a career that is challenging, impactful, rewarding and mission critical. Join our team as a Special Access Program Security Manager and make an impact on our client. While you help us advance the mission, we'll help advance your career.

SPYROS Consulting seeks an experienced Special Access Program Security Manager/Facility Security Officer to manage physical security and security infrastructure near our Fort Meade, MD office.

This role requires a dynamic individual with expertise in developing and implementing security procedures in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). As a key member of our security team, you will supervise security staff, oversee classified security programs, and ensure compliance with government regulations.

• How you will make an impact:
• Working in a discreet environment handling sensitive information daily
• Supporting SPYROS' compliance with the 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and Security Executive Agent Directives (SEAD)
• Leading a team of security professionals, perform standard and specialized personnel security (PerSec) processing, and all Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operational and compliance duties in support of multiple secure suites.
• Perform timely and accurate operational and compliance support, facilitate processing of Personnel Security clearance actions as required throughout the personnel security lifecycle including Special Access Program (SAP)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access processing.
• As a Special Access Program Security Manager, your day-to-day duties will include:
• The Special Access Program Security Manager will ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, ICD, and SAP policy.
• The Special Access Program Security Manager will assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding Special Access Program (SAP) and collateral data in support of US federal agency operations.
• The Special Access Program Security Manager will provide day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures, identifying risks and providing appropriate recommended mitigations, revising, and improving security policies, procedures, and systems.
• The Special Access Program Security Manager will assist in developing, implementing, and applying our Security Awareness Training & Education (SATE) program.
• Support subcontract management and oversight.
• The Special Access Program Security Manager will brief all levels of personnel, to include senior civilians and military officers on a variety of security-related topics.
• Prepare for, conduct, and document SAP facility self & annual inspections.
• Monitor, report, and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance inspections.
• The Special Access Program Security Manager will conduct investigations of any loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified and/or sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and generating damage assessments resulting from the loss of classified information.
• The Special Access Program Security Manager will ensure timely notification of security infractions, adverse actions and suspicious or known actual compromises to program stakeholders and executive leadership in a timeline fashion.
• The Special Access Program Security Manager will coordinate with SAP security personnel to ensure lessons learned are captured for the SAP/SATE program, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Standard Practices and Procedures (SPP).
• Oversee Access Control, Intrusion Detection Systems, and respond to after-hours alarms and emergency conditions, as needed
• Assist with other SPYROS Consulting security missions/actions and projects, as directed, and required
• Requirements:
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Successful counterintelligence polygraph
• Ten+ years of federal security experience with 5 years specific SAPF experience
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve. This may include overnight travel.
• Proven history of strong verbal and written communications skills

Salary ranges for this position will be disclosed and discussed during the candidate interviews prior to the Company extending a potential Contingency Offer for the position.

Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of The Nation

Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!

Health Insurance: Your health and your family's health are a priority. SPYROS pays 100% of the monthly premium for all full-time employees and their dependents to include medical, dental, and vision through one of the top health insurance plans offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Retirement: Taking care of employees extends beyond health care and time off. At SPYROS, your long-term financial security is also a priority. While others simply match your 401(k) contribution at a small percentage, SPYROS provides a straight contribution of up to 10% of the employee's annual salary into the Company 401(k) plan, according to the plan's eligibility requirements. This benefit helps to secure your future and puts you on the path to long-term financial health.

Education: Individual growth is a priority at Synergy ECP. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level. Not sure what's best for your career plans, we'll help you navigate it all!

Work/Life Balance: Quality of life is a SPYROS priority, and we believe time off is essential to maintain a good work-life balance. Full-time employees are eligible to receive vacation, all federal holidays, and sick/personal time off annually. At SPYROS, we believe balancing professional and personal life is key to a healthy quality of life

SPYROS is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.