GPS Security Senior Specialist Location: Rosslyn Deloitte is seeking an experienced Sr. Specialist to administer the daily operations of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and implement procedures and controls to safeguard classified as well as special program information, as required. Be a part of a small team of AFSO/FSO security professionals in performing standard and specialized/multidisciplinary security duties supporting NISP-related classified, Controlled Unclassified Information/agency sensitive (CUI-Public Trust) contracts for a subset of Deloitte Government and Public Services (GPS) accounts.
Work You'll Do
- Initiate, prepare, and submit required contractor personnel security applications for access to Public Trust, client sensitive data, Intelligence Community and Special Access Programs to include SF86, SF85P, SF85, Visit Authorization Letters (VAL) and other agency required paperwork.
- Manage and conduct NISP operations and support federal security team personnel affiliated with both Department of Defense/NISP User Agencies' contracts/clients as well as Intelligence Community programs/clients that includes both "access elsewhere" and "possessing facility" operational environments.
- Ensure compliance with DOD/Federal/Intelligence Community regulations that govern the critical security disciplines of both NISP/NISPOM and SCI classified contract-related security operations.
- Maintain cognizance and oversight of all NISP-affiliated or sponsored classified networks and/or contracts, providing advisory and risk evaluations throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Provide tailored, responsive multi-disciplined security support, including personnel, physical, technical, operational, and information security aimed at the protection of corporate and client personnel, information, facilities, programs, and capabilities.
- Analyze complex problems, develops, and articulates focused solutions, and takes independent action in an often-ambiguous work environment.
- Develop security procedures consistent with Deloitte policies, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), including Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 and ICD 705.
- Develop and provide comprehensive NISP security training, guidance and oversight to all cleared Deloitte professionals.
- Review, coordinate, publish (and amend, as needed) security program governance documentation (e.g.: policies, procedures, Standard Practice Procedures (SPP) manuals, Technology Control Plans, and Systems Security Plans).
- Provide advisory and consultation to Federal leadership, senior management, project managers, and engagement team members.
- Conduct regular interactions (in-person meetings, briefings, phone calls, status emails) with Deloitte client account teams, government clients, and other enabling areas to understand their needs and requirements, develop efficient security support processes, report/provide relevant security-related information, engage clients as appropriate, and develop sound working relationships.
- Report all security violations and compromises/potential compromises of classified information to the Corporate Facility Security Officer.
- Conduct security-related liaison activities with external (client) customers/Government security officials, internal (Deloitte) Federal leadership, and Enabling Areas (Federal Contracts, Recruiting and Talent, as necessary).
- Manage all aspects of document control and security training for employees to access the classified data.
- Review personnel security clearance request packages for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate security support for compartmented or special access programs, as required.
- Manage the Self-Assessment program between DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments to monitor the overall security status of classified contracts/operations and provide recommendations for corrective actions, to include establishing continuous evaluation criteria.
- Perform other related duties as required, necessary or directed to assure a comprehensive and viable security program within the guidelines of the NISPOM.
- Assist with ad hoc proposal security volume reviews.
- Ensure both internal and external security information systems (e.g.: SharePoint, Security Knowledge Information Portal, etc.) are updated with current data related to account.
- Escalate issues and concerns to appropriate managers and senior leadership.
- Collaborate across all GPS Security teams to ensure best practices are being consistently employed and information is adequately shared as appropriate.
Qualifications: Required:
- Active Top Secret clearance. Be able to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance, as required.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
- Experience working in a team environment that is rapid-response, customer-focused, and results-driven.
- Experience of people management supporting large, diverse, complex security organizations
- Strong understanding of the security clearance process and ability to resolve personnel clearance problems effectively.
- Knowledge and experience of utilizing the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) database, National Industrial Security System (NISS) and ACCS.
- Experience in the Industrial Security field to include physical security, personnel security, operations security, Insider Threat, Incident management, NATO, COMSEC, Courier, classified document control and onsite classified meeting support.
- Be well experienced in working in a classified environment while managing all aspects of the classified areas (i.e.: access, alarms, emergencies, incidents, auditing, reports, and many other security related items).
- Experience establishing facility clearances and getting classified areas certified by DCSA.
- Familiarity with the drafting, coordinating and processing of prime/sub DD254s.
- Competence in delivery of business presentations, public speaking and training experience, and effective written communications skills to support interaction with all levels of personnel (employees and leadership).
- Experience using security classification guides.
- Experience working with additional classifications such as Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- Experience using a STE, TACLANE and other cryptographic equipment.
- Proficiency in the use of M.S. Office products, SharePoint, Personnel Security Management databases.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's (BS/BA) Degree or Advanced Degree with Security Specialization.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $73,100 to $135,800.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
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