Special Security Officer (SSO) – Dyess AFB, TX Leidos is looking for a mission-focused Special Security Officer (SSO) to support SCI security operations at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. This is a temporary yet highly critical position—lasting from 30 days to a year—where you'll serve as a vital force within the Air Combat Command Wing’s SCI program.

In this role, you'll ensure the seamless operation of the Special Security Office and provide expert guidance to local and tenant SCIFs. You will interpret policies from the Director of National Intelligence, Defense Intelligence Agency, and Department of Defense to maintain the highest standards of personnel, physical, and information security.

What You’ll Do:

Maintain current SCI directives, manuals, and guidelines to fulfill all SSO duties

Account for, transmit, transport, package, and safeguard SCI in compliance with security protocols

Oversee proper SCI destruction using authorized procedures

Control SCI dissemination to cleared personnel with an established need-to-know

Investigate SCI security infractions and submit reports to the Chief SSO

Coordinate with collateral security officials to align mission goals at all security levels

Conduct actions related to SCI personnel, information, physical, and technical security—including TEMPEST and TSCM

Deliver SCI security awareness training as mandated by regulations or requested by the COR

Manage all facets of the SCI Personnel Security Program: nomination interviews, access validations, investigative requests, briefings, signed NDA/NDS documentation, and related personnel actions

Certify and receive SCI visitor clearances/accesses

Maintain the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to accurately reflect all personnel under their organization.

Provide support and guidance for SCI eligibility processing

Handle derogatory information for indoctrinated individuals, and assist with Security Information File creation

Ensure compliance with ICD 705 and other directives for current and future SCIFs, and prepare/revise physical accreditation documents, including fixed facility checklists

Verify accreditation documentation for all SCIFs and conduct annual self-inspections

What you Bring:

Active TS/SCI security clearance on day one

Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience, or Associate’s degree and 6+ years (experience may substitute for a degree)

Strong experience in SCI security disciplines, particularly in personnel, physical, and information security

Ability to work independently in a dynamic operational setting

Knowledge of security principles, risk evaluation, mitigation strategies, and procedural implementation

Familiarity with ICD 704, ICD 705, DoDM 5105.21 V1–V3, and other applicable DNI, DIA, and USAF directives

Nice to Have:

Completion of formal SSO certification and SCIF physical security course within the past five years

EIO2024

Original Posting:July 16, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $63,700.00 - $115,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.