Security Classification Guide Specialist - TS/SCI with SCI Eligibility

Are you a Security Classification Guide (SCG) Specialist with experience supporting DoD requirements? We have a great opportunity for you located in Quantico, VA! Join our dynamic team where you will have access to ongoing training and professional development programs, enabling you to advance your career and acquire new skills.

As a Security Classification Guide Specialist, you will:

• Manageinternal and external relationships including Government and industry stakeholders.
• Work in supportive and inclusive team culture that values collaboration and innovation.
• Be a part of a mission-driven organization where your contributions will make a real difference in the community.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of an SCG Specialist:

• Participate in program and project planning efforts to evaluate the need for security requirements.
• Draft Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
• Prepare SCG Staff Packages for routing and approval.
• Facilitate a standardized and efficient classification management program at the Unclassified, Controlled, Secret, SCI, and SAP level.
• Review classification guidance generated for new or ongoing programs to ensure that specific and correct guidance is available to users.
• Interpret or develop general policy direction for application on an organization-wide basis and conduct oversight reviews on the effectiveness of classification management programs and policies for assigned projects/programs.
• Develop and implement guidelines to meet Department of the Navy and DoD regulations.
• Review intelligence and counterintelligence reports, assess security vulnerabilities and design security program planning, implementation, evaluation, and modification efforts.
• Participate in Program Protection Plan working groups.
• Use initiative in independently carrying out assignments and facilitating coordination across Security division, Foreign Disclosure Office, Combat Development and Integration Command, Marine Corps Special Security Office, and as required, Marine Corp Specialist Access Program Office.
• Exhibit technical judgement and make extensive unreviewed recommendations

• High School diploma
• 10+ years of relevant DoD/IC security related experience.
• Special access program experience a plus
• Possess an analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills.
• 5 years experience with SCG or derivative classification of documents.
• Experience facilitating a standardized and efficient classification management program.
• Excellent and proven ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively with customer/sponsor stakeholders and executives.
• Outstanding organization skills, team-oriented mindset, and ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, diverse, and virtual team environment.
• Experience with DoD security directives supporting sensitive compartmented information (SCI) and/or special access programs (SAP)

CLEARANCE:

• Adjudicated T5 Investigation or equivalent with Top Secret Clearance and SCI Eligibility and the ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com
• BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $145,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.