Contractor Special Security Officer
US$152,000 – US$175,000 / yr base salary
Posted 13 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) ”
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$152,000 – US$175,000 / yr |
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CertificationsIntro to SAPs
Study levelBachelor's
Job Requisition: Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)
Location: Woburn, MA
Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret with SAP/SCI eligibility
Position Summary
STR seeks an experienced Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to lead a DoW Special Access Program (SAP) portfolio at our Woburn, MA facility. The successful candidate will collaborate with security management, program management, program personnel, and customer security to ensure compliance with U.S. Government directives, regulations, and requirements. Role will primarily manage one DoW SAP customer, with potential future direct reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
CSSO Responsibilities (Primary):
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Maintain robust security posture and compliance for multiple SAP programs in accordance with DoDM 5205.07, ICD 705, and IC/DOD security policies
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Serve as primary liaison for SAP program security requirements while providing excellent customer service with internal and external customers
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Partner routinely and effectively with Program Manager and Security disciplines, to include Personnel Security, ACSSOs, Classified Cybersecurity, Classified Information Technology, and the Facility Security Officer
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Lead Government compliance inspections, self-inspections, support staff assistance visits and manage external/internal program security assessments
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Develop, review, and implement security policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Program Protection (P2), and OPSEC/transportation plans
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Oversee document control and classified material accountability, including duties as a SAP Accountability Officer
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Write, interpret, and administer DD254s and support documentation.
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Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are addressed and incorporated into security processes
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Interpret and implement security classification guidance for each respective program
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Perform inquiries on security incidents and implement corrective actions
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Attend and participate in security and program meetings
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Develop and conduct initial and refresher program security briefings, debriefings, and foreign travel briefings, as required