Contract Special Security Officer (CSSO)
Accenture Federal Services Careers Marketplace
| Company | Accenture Federal Services Careers Marketplace |
| Category | Security |
| Location | Arlington |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
The work:
Manage and administer all aspects of industrial security programs for multiple programs in compliance with the ICD’s and other applicable government security directives
Support personnel clearance processing, visit certifications, document control, physical security, proposals, including alarm responses
Conduct self-inspections; manage preparations for and representation of security inspections and audits by government security personnel
Routinely interact with both internal and external customers in support of program-related activities
Assist in the onboarding and offboarding processes as needed or requested by PERSEC CSSO
Provide on-site security assistance
Responsible for managing and safeguarding COMSEC (Communications Security) crypto gear
Act as classified system Point of Contact (POC) and maintain access and coordination with system administrators
Serve as Points of Contact (POCs) for guards regarding secure spaces
Ensure secure space alarm monitoring is accurate and up to date with their names and contact details
Maintain and manage all PERSEC templates and instructions on the high side
Coordinate the use of SCIF conference rooms
Manage a shared calendar to facilitate scheduling and usage of these spaces
Maintain SCIF accreditation, integrity and all associated requirements for monitoring and response
Responsible for integration with ISSM for installation and accreditation of client systems
Provide guidance, oversee, and direct SCIF construction
Provide proposal response write-up and guidance
Active on-site employee, responsible for full-service IC support and Industrial Security compliance for related AFS programs, customers, contracts and clients
Responsible for program engagement, collaboration, integration and reporting across the Corporate Security Directorate
Responsible for drafting, maintaining and updating all program security records, required updates, incident reports, investigations and findings
Maintaining required clearance level and access to client IT related networks for performance of duties
Here's what you need:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
6 years of Industrial Security experience with the Intelligence Community
Knowledge of ICD policies (e.g. ICD 705, ICD 704) and regulations.
Hands-on experience with SCIF management and operations
Working knowledge of 13 adjudicative standards and related reporting requirements
Security Clearance:
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
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The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $108,400 — $203,400 USD
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