GPS Senior Security Specialist

$73,100 - $135,800/Yr

Deloitte - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Deloitte is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to oversee the daily operations of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). This role involves implementing security procedures and controls to protect classified and sensitive information for various government contracts. The specialist will work within a team of security professionals to ensure compliance with federal regulations and provide comprehensive security support across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, prepare, and submit contractor personnel security applications for access to sensitive data and programs.
• Manage and conduct NISP operations and support federal security team personnel.
• Ensure compliance with DOD/Federal/Intelligence Community regulations governing security operations.
• Maintain oversight of NISP-affiliated classified networks and contracts, providing advisory and risk evaluations.
• Provide tailored multi-disciplined security support including personnel, physical, technical, operational, and information security.
• Analyze complex problems and develop focused solutions in an ambiguous work environment.
• Develop security procedures consistent with Deloitte policies and NISPOM.
• Provide comprehensive NISP security training and guidance to cleared professionals.
• Review and coordinate security program governance documentation.
• Conduct regular interactions with Deloitte client account teams and government clients to understand their needs.
• Report security violations and compromises to the Corporate Facility Security Officer.
• Conduct security-related liaison activities with external and internal stakeholders.
• Manage document control and security training for employees accessing classified data.
• Review personnel security clearance request packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate security support for special access programs as required.
• Manage the Self-Assessment program to monitor security status and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Assist with ad hoc proposal security volume reviews.
• Ensure security information systems are updated with current data.
• Escalate issues and concerns to appropriate managers and senior leadership.
• Collaborate across GPS Security teams to ensure best practices are employed.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Experience in a rapid-response, customer-focused team environment.
• Experience in people management within large, complex security organizations.
• Strong understanding of the security clearance process and resolution of personnel clearance issues.
• Knowledge of Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Industrial Security System (NISS), and ACCS.
• Experience in Industrial Security including physical, personnel, and operations security.
• Experience managing classified environments and related security aspects.
• Experience establishing facility clearances and certifying classified areas with DCSA.
• Familiarity with drafting and processing prime/sub DD254s.
• Competence in business presentations, public speaking, and effective written communication.
• Experience with security classification guides and additional classifications like SAP and SCI.
• Experience using cryptographic equipment such as STE and TACLANE.
• Proficiency in M.S. Office products, SharePoint, and Personnel Security Management databases.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree with Security Specialization.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.