Job Title: SAP Security Specialist, Senior

Job Category: Security

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity:

Make a difference, join our Team! The Special Access Program (SAP) Security Specialist serves as the principal subject-matter expert and security advisor to senior organizational leadership. The role provides expert guidance on Department of Defense (DoD) Special Access Program (SAP) policy and management across all security disciplines—personnel, operations, automated information systems (AIS), industrial, information, physical, and communications security. The specialist develops, implements, and manages comprehensive SAP/SAR security programs, ensuring full regulatory compliance and delivering risk-mitigation strategies that protect mission-critical operations at the collateral, SCI, and SAP levels.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the SAP security subject-matter expert and advisor to senior leadership on policy, management, and implementation of SAP/SAR programs.

• Develop, plan, and oversee SAP/SAR security requirements spanning personnel, operations, AIS, industrial, information, physical, and communications disciplines.

• Analyze, interpret, and apply DoD and other federal security concepts, principles, and practices to resolve complex security challenges and create effective management programs.

• Create and execute comprehensive security program plans, covering all functional areas (physical, information, personnel, IT).

• Research, identify, and formalize risk-avoidance and mitigation measures; recommend specifications and responses to emerging threats.

• Establish management controls, milestones, incident-tracking mechanisms, and review processes to ensure early detection and resolution of security issues.

• Enforce operational, functional, and mission-assurance aspects of SAP programs, including validation of access requirements, personnel security investigations, and maintenance of adverse-information files.

• Advise on program goals, policy implementation, procedures, and work plans for organization-wide personnel security programs.

• Ensure physical-security standards for construction, modification, and protection of facilities at collateral, SCI, and SAP levels—domestically and internationally.

• Review Fixed Facility Checklists, conduct self-inspections, and prepare requests for SAPFs/SCIFs and Temporary Secure Working Areas (TSWAs).

• Oversee security for SAPFs and SCIFs during construction, renovation, and modification; review project plans for compliance with security standards.

• Prepare co-utilization agreements for shared facilities and draft facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with multi-level security guidelines.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI.

• 6+ years minimum experience, 4+ years in Security management.

• Demonstrated experience in SAP/SAR security management at collateral, SCI, and SAP levels.

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Extensive familiarity with DoD SAP policies and all relevant security disciplines (personnel, operations, AIS, industrial, information, physical, communications).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-assessment capabilities; ability to interpret complex regulations and design effective security programs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience drafting SOPs, agreements, and security documentation.

• Proven record of advising senior leadership and managing cross-functional security programs.

Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Information Assurance, or a related field.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, SAPPC, or equivalent.

• Experience with facility security management, including SAPF/SCIF construction and compliance.

• Prior experience supporting military or other national-security organizations.

• Experience conducting security inspections, audits, and risk assessments in multi-level classified environments.

What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,200 - $198,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.