Acquisition Lifecycle Security Specialist

Acquisition Lifecycle Security Specialist

iQuasar LLC is seeking to fill an Acquisition Lifecycle Security Specialist position in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At iQuasar, we strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, a matching 401k plan, and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment. Our employees are exceptional, giving us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity. One of our clients needs a Acquisition Lifecycle Security Specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for a full-time position.

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Acquisition Lifecycle Security Specialist Level 3 to support our U.S. Space Force (USSF) customer. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team supporting national security objectives. As a key member of the program security team, you will manage and support Collateral, SCI, and SAP security programs, overseeing personnel, physical, industrial, and information security requirements. You will coordinate personnel security actions using DISS and JADE, conduct indoctrinations, and manage in/out-processing for military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Additional responsibilities include access to control across secure facilities, providing guidance to staff and leadership, and supporting government inspections and audits. You will also review and draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and present recommendations to government stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to apply your expertise in a high-impact, mission-focused environment.

Skills/Expertise:

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)
• Must maintain clearance as a condition of employment and be willing to submit to a CI polygraph
• 10+ years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) experience
• 4+ years working in SAP and/or SCI environments within the last 5 years
• Must be willing to travel to support program and security activities at government and industry partner locations
• Extensive background supporting collateral, SCI, and SAP security operations, with a solid understanding of DoD security policies and classification management
• Experienced in developing, updating, and reviewing security policies and procedures, including SOPs, OPSEC plans, and facility security protocols in coordination with the PSO and mission partners
• Experienced with the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) for Collateral/SCI personnel security, and Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) for SAP-related functions
• Serves as a Special Access Program Personnel Security Officer (SPO), managing access requests (PARs), validating eligibility, and maintaining access control records
• Well-versed in classification management, including marking, safeguarding, downgrading, declassification, and proper destruction of classified information
• Maintains compliance with physical security standards and supports internal reviews, Fixed Facility Checklists, and annual self-inspections
• Provides guidance to managers on secure practices for access control, need-to-know validation, physical storage, and classified transmission procedures
• Applies knowledge of the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP) and coordinates closely with program management on SCI nominations and PAR vetting
• Oversees SCI sponsorship and ensures all training, indoctrination, and reporting requirements are executed correctly across multiple partner facilities
• Reviews and refines Security Classification Guides (SCGs) for clarity, formatting, and classification accuracy in collaboration with program leadership
• Conducts and documents facility reviews, close-outs, and other critical security support functions
• Demonstrated ability to deliver briefings, training sessions, and strategic consultations to communicate policy changes and coordinate with stakeholders
• Applies critical thinking and sound judgment to prioritize tasks and resolve complex security challenges in a dynamic, acquisition-driven environment

Education/Certifications:

• Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), or Master of Engineering (ME) degree, with the flexibility to consider extensive work experience as a substitute for formal education
• Center for Development of Security excellence (CDSE) Security Specialist Course
• Security Professional Education Development (SP?D) Certification Program