Contract Special Security Officer (CSSO)
Accenture Federal Services
| Company | Accenture Federal Services |
| Category | Security |
| Location | Chantilly |
| 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
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
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
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in 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 . The base pay range for this posi