Position Description: 

The Security Officer IV serves as the primary security professional responsible for managing comprehensive security support for the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)). This position provides expert-level security management across personnel, physical, operations, and information security domains to safeguard highly sensitive information related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and other sensitive national security matters.

Location: Arlington, VA (on-site)

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI

Responsibilities and/or Success Factors: 

Security Program Management:

• Manage comprehensive security support for AARO's facility and organization, ensuring compliance with DoD security directives and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and oversee security programs, policies, and procedures across personnel, physical, operations, and information security domains.
• Serve as the primary security point of contact for AARO, coordinating with OUSW(I&S) security offices and other relevant security organizations.

Personnel Security:

• Process security nomination packages for AARO personnel, ensuring timely submission and proper documentation.
• Coordinate with Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) on personnel clearance matters.
• Monitor and track clearance status for all AARO personnel and contractors.
• Ensure all contractor personnel maintain required Top Secret clearances with SCI eligibility and SAP access.

Physical Security:

• Implement and enforce physical security measures to protect AARO facilities, equipment, and sensitive information.
• Establish key control procedures and maintain accountability for all keys/key cards issued to personnel.
• Ensure proper safeguarding of all Government equipment, information, and property.
• Develop and implement lock combination management procedures.

Information Security:

• Oversee the protection of classified and sensitive information, including SCI and SAP materials.
• Ensure proper marking, handling, storage, and transmission of classified information.
• Coordinate security requirements for IT systems and networks handling classified information.
• Implement procedures to prevent unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

Security Training and Awareness:

• Develop and deliver security indoctrination briefings and debriefings to AARO personnel and contractors.
• Conduct periodic security awareness training to maintain vigilance and compliance.
• Advise AARO leadership on security best practices and emerging threats.

Industrial Security:

• Review DD254 (Contract Security Classification Specification) documents as part of the industrial security program.
• Coordinate security requirements with contractors supporting AARO missions.
• Ensure contractor compliance with security requirements and procedures.

Security Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain required security documentation in accordance with DoD regulations and directives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable security publications including DoD Manual 5205.07, DoD Manual 5105.21, and other relevant directives.
• Coordinate with Special Access Program Central Office and Special Security Office as needed.
• Participate in security inspections and implement corrective actions as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in positions related to security
• Demonstrated experience in personnel, physical, operations, and information security management
• Experience working with highly classified programs and handling sensitive information
• Familiarity with DoD security directives, regulations, and procedures
• Active Top Secret security clearance with current Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility
• Security Professional Education Development (SPED) Certification Program credentials such as:
  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
  • Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)
  • Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC)
  • Special Program Security Certification (SPSC)
  • Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC)
  • Physical Security Certification (PSC)
  • Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC)
  • Due Process Adjudicator Professional Credential (DPAPC)