SSO/Special Security Officer – Corporate Physical Security

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. **Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies** The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,**forge the future with Voyager.** **About the Role** The SSO / Special Security Officer is responsible for administering Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs and SCIF operations that enable classified aerospace and defense work in compliance with government and customer requirements. The position reports to the **Senior Director, Security** and is part of the Security team based in El Segundo California. **This role will initially require onsite at our El Segundo, California, and will require work location change to our Long Beach, California within a year.** **In this role, the essential functions are:** - Serve as the primary point of contact for SCI security matters, administering SCIF policies and procedures in accordance with ICD 703, ICD 705, and applicable program security guides. - Manage SCIF accreditation and re-accreditation, including construction security plans, fixed facility checklists, and coordination. - Process and track SCI indoctrinations, debriefings, visit certifications/requests, and access approvals through government and customer channels. - Coordinate personnel security actions, including clearance submissions, periodic reinvestigations, continuous vetting, and foreign travel and contact reporting. - Oversee the control, handling, transmission, storage, and destruction of SCI material, and support accreditation of SCI-level information systems with the ISSM/ISSO. - Conduct security inspections, self-inspections, and audits, and drive corrective actions to closure. - Investigate and report security incidents, infractions, and violations, and recommend preventive measures. - Deliver security briefings and training and advise program leadership on security requirements while serving as liaison to DCSA, Cognizant Security Authorities, and government customers. - Provide support to classified contracts and proposal efforts. - Provide corporate security support, to include access control and visitor management at the El Segundo office. - Act as a backup to our FSO as needed **Basic Qualifications** - Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, business, or a related field with 5 years of experience in SCI security administration OR Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of experience OR 9 years of experience in SCI security administration in lieu of a degree OR High School Diploma or Equivalent - Active U.S. Government TS security clearance with SCI eligibility - Hands-on experience managing SCIFs, including accreditation actions - Working knowledge of ICD 703, ICD 705, and NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) - Experience supporting classified programs in the aerospace or defense industry - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief leadership and government customers. **Preferred Qualifications** - Previously held SCI with CI Poly - Previous special access program experience - Experience with Intelligence Community Customers. - Experience supporting FSO functions **Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements** - Travel up to 10%, including occasional travel between our El Segundo, Long Beach. Folsom, CA locations. - Must be able to obtain and maintain access to SCI facilities. - Must be able to sometimes bend, stoop, or stand on ladders to facilitate physical security inspections and operations. **Compensation** The good faith base salary range for this role is **$120,000–$170,000** at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future. Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being. - Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees - Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll - 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security - Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being - Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources - The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we'd like to connect. If you don't see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what's next. Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran *The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.* California pay range $120,000—$170,000 USD