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Security Specialist

Springfield, VA; Springfield; Virginia; VA; Springfield, Virginia; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking an Security Specialist to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Office of Security (SIS) in Springfield, VA.

Security Specialist- in support of Special Programs (SAPs, CAPs, & ACCMs)

Duties may include:

  • Obtain Access to Special Access Program (SAP), Control Access Program (CAP) and/or Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) Information as required for the execution of NGA’s Sensitive Program Mission
  • Provide subject matter expertise, assistance, recommendations, and hands-on-support to all Special Programs related activities.
  • Monitor and manage security programs and operations supported by and providing status reports and recommendations for decisions.
  • Assist, collaborate, and coordinate with other SIS offices and divisions
  • Develop solutions, and convey to internal and external customers.
  • Provide agency level technical expertise concerning the identified security disciplines and operations support.
  • Monitor security applications through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics and maintains required records.
  • Prepare and disseminate security procedures/guidance.
  • Provide guidance as required in implementing security requirements.
  • Manage project milestones.
  • Update and maintain appropriate records (e.g. database and hardcopy) of security actions.
  • Liaise with members of the DoD, the IC and other officials as required to keep abreast of current personnel.
  • Interpret security policy on matters pertaining to processing, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials.
  • Receive, control and safeguard SCI and collateral information. Acts as liaison between NGA and other federal agencies and contractors.
  • Risk management – conducts surveys and render impact statements or recommendations.
  • Prepare and deliver briefings to internal and external customers. Prepares various forms of correspondence.
  • Monitor and manage security operations and provide government with status reports and recommendations for decisions.
  • Apply experience in supporting security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues.
  • Provide security guidance to contractors using DoD and IC regulations and requirements – analyze complex data and make appropriate program recommendations.
  • Investigate and prepare impact statements, and provide recommendations on security/security violations.
  • Prepare Program Access Requests (PAR) for SCI Controlled Access Programs (CAP’s), Special Access Programs (SAP), Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) and IAW applicable security access management procedures.
  • Provide technical security expertise in one or more of the following security disciplines: personnel, physical/industrial, computer investigations, and operations.
  • Utilize security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues.
  • Monitor security applications through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics.
  • Develop the required program/operation to support tasks/requirements.
  • Obtain Access to Special Access Program (SAP), Control Access Program (CAP)
  • and/or Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) Information as required for the execution of NGA’s sensitive program mission (SISS).

Required:

  • TS/SCI clearance and must be willing to undergo a polygraph exam
  • Have a minimum of Five years of experience conducting or directly supporting special or sensitive operational and/or technical activities within the DoD or IC.
  • Demonstrate experience applying Executive Orders 12333 and 13526, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 906 & 705 and DoD Manual 5205.07 Vols 1-4 standards associated with classified national security information, and special access program information.
  • Must have successfully completed/passed the following DoD course: Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Introduction to Special Access Programs SAP 101.10

Desired:

  • Successful completion of DOD CDSE SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION (SFPC)
  • Experience with Special Programs Databases and systems: JADE, DISS, SIC, Scattered Castles, ICCARS, PULSE, & E2SP

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About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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