Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)
STR · Woburn, MA
Posted about 2 months ago · $152,000 to $175,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 70 days STR's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of STR's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at STR
- high 135 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STR.
About this role
The Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) at STR in Woburn, MA will lead a Special Access Program (SAP) portfolio, ensuring compliance with U.S. Government security directives and regulations. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, managing security inspections, developing security policies, and overseeing classified material accountability, while providing excellent customer service. The position is full-time and requires an active Top Secret security clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of STR as an employer.
What you need
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a security representative with SAP/SCI security compliance
- Demonstrated knowledge of NISPOM, ICD 705, DoDM 5205.07, FOCI, ITAR, and relevant standards
- Proficiency with MS Office, DISS, JADE, SIMS, TALON, and NISS
- Experience in interpreting and implementing security classifications, contracts, and incident response/mitigation
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant security experience
What you get
- Full-Time Salary Range: $152,000 to $175,000
- Occasional travel (approx. 5–10%) as required
Worth weighing
- Full-time onsite position, which may limit flexibility
- Salary range is based on external market data and may vary based on individual qualifications
- Role involves managing sensitive and complex communications, requiring strong judgment
Summarised from STR's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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