Contractor Special Security Officer

San Diego, CAPosted 23 days ago

Role Overview

Accenturefederalservices is hiring a mid-level Contractor Special Security Officer. This is a contract role in San Diego. posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job 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 Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) will work in a dynamic fast-paced environment supporting SCI programs for the IC to develop, implement, and administer the security program in accordance with ICDs (703, 704, 505 and other applicable), Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and Statement of Work (SOW), and additional Customer regulations. The CSSO will be responsible for the personnel security, physical security, and Operations Security (OPSEC) of assigned SCIFs and program areas and will also oversee the construction of a SCIF from start to finish.

The Work

Inspect and monitor on-site processes, procedures, and systems for compliance with construction drawings, security requirements, and code compliance.
Lead construction management and owner's representative duties across multiple projects.
Provide on-site construction management duties during mobilization, site preparation, construction, fit-out, commissioning, and occupancy phases.
Provide support in project planning, procurement, design, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects.
Interface with clients to define project requirements.
Review schedule and align project work plan and deadlines with requirements.
Prepare documentation for submission to the Accrediting Organization (AO), including maintaining detailed records, taking photos of key construction milestones, and preparing for the AO walkthrough.
Make real-time compliance decisions during construction.
Lead and manage the construction quality assurance process.
Coordinate and monitor the completion of activities in all phases of the project life cycle.
Monitor and oversee the project design or construction effort, including risk management, security and safety compliance.
Conduct comprehensive reviews of construction submittals and construction contract documents; document security violations or deviations from the CSP and notify the AO in a timely manner.
Provide project and contract administration duties, including records management, generating organized professional deliverables, and assisting the Owner with acquisition planning, technical reviews, execution, and administration.
Collect requirements, prepare SOWs, and conduct market research as appropriate.
Provide daily technical support to all customers, manage electronic documents, serve as liaison for stakeholders and customer groups, provide expertise, monitor security-related issues, and maintain a coordinating relationship with the government agency and external partners.
Interpret and implement security guidance based on ICDs, SEADs, 32 CFR Part 117 “NISPOM Rule,” and other policies and regulations.
Perform all aspects of the IC Customer Personnel Security Program, including guidance and assistance for validation of SCI access, processing SCI eligibility and polygraph requests, nomination interviews, indoctrinations, and associated personnel security actions.
Develop and maintain program-specific security plans and ensure compliance with national and government regulations.
Handle day-to-day security operations, including access control, classified material accountability, and physical security of facilities.
Support program managers and personnel with classification guidance, visit certifications, and required Customer reporting requirements (foreign travel, foreign contacts, financial disclosures, outside activities).
Inventory all classified documents safeguarded within the SCIF(s).
Build and maintain relationships with government security counterparts.
Provide security awareness briefings and training to program personnel.
Work with IT and ISSO to ensure equipment brought into secure areas is authorized and approved.
Ensure classified material is properly accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed as appropriate.
Collaborate and assist the ISSO / ISSM on management of information systems.
Assist and provide guidance on future ICD 705 builds at company site(s).
Ensure all security requirements are maintained to satisfactorily pass Government inspections.

What You Need

5+ years of relevant SCIF construction experience, including creation of Construction Security Plans.
5+ years of responsible experience as a project facilitator, construction manager, or having design and construction contracting experience on SCIF projects.
Formal CSSO Training and SCIF Physical Security Course within the last 5 years.
Minimum 5 years full-time experience working with SCI in all security disciplines, specifically personnel, physical, information, and basic information assurance.
Currently possesses and can maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance with SCI.
Experience with DISS and Scattered Castles.
Experience with SIMS or other security management tools.

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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 position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

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:

$69,900—$153,000 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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When was the Contractor Special Security Officer role at Accenturefederalservices posted?

This role was posted on June 16, 2026 (23 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.