SAP Security Specialist / Program Analyst

CSCI is seeking a driven, detail-oriented SAP Security Specialist / Program Analyst to support the Department of the Navy’s Special Access Programs Central Office (DoN SAPCO). This onsite role is ideal for professionals with strong policy instincts, proven experience managing SAP documentation and access controls, and a track record of supporting senior‑level decision‑making in fast‑paced DoD environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, organize, and maintain SAP lifecycle documentation, policies, governance materials, and oversight products.
• Prepare and staff memorandums, briefs, correspondence, and decision packages for senior DoN leadership.
• Review SAP-related policy and program materials; analyze gaps, assess compliance, and provide well‑supported recommendations.
• Support Navy Program Offices in managing SAP access and document control systems, safeguarding classified material, and ensuring alignment with DoD/DoN guidance.
• Participate in and prepare for DoN/DoD SAP oversight reviews, inspections, and program assessments.
• Assist with updates to Security Classification Guides and SAP policy issuances.
• Initiate, coordinate, and track MOAs/MOUs and other interagency documentation.
• Maintain awareness of SAP security requirements across DoD/DoN; guide teams through policy interpretation, access justification, and compliance.
• Support records management, document control, and workflow improvements to enhance organizational efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across DoD components to ensure timely responses to taskers, coordination requests, and enterprise-level policy actions.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and active TS clearance with SCI eligibility (SSBI within last 5 years).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of DoD‑related experience with demonstrated familiarity in high‑visibility, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Strong understanding of NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 Vol. 4, DoD 5105.21, and SAP‑specific security/policy requirements.
• Experience supporting SAP or other highly sensitive classified programs within DoD or Military Departments.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to manage workflows, coordinate actions, and drive process improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of direct SAP experience within the DoN or DoD enterprise.
• Experience supporting senior executives, managing document control systems, and working with cross‑agency coordination processes.

Travel: Minimal local travel to Arlington, VA.

Minimum Clearance:

Active TS with SCI eligibility based on an SSBI completed within the past 5 years.

Total Rewards: At CSCI we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as generous paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life balance. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Compensation at CSCI is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of CSCI's total compensation package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs) within the DoD or DoN?
• Are you able to work on‑site Monday–Friday in Springfield, VA, with an alternate duty location at the Pentagon?

Experience:

• Special Access Programs: 2 years (Required)
• DoD: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person