Contractor Program Security Officer "CPSO"

Job Responsibilities:

• Security Management 
• Perform program security administrative tasks, including filing, updating logs/lists, coordinating with internal and external customers, and managing supplies.
• Maintain personnel security records for SAP/SAR/SCI related programs using JADE.
• Conduct initial access eligibility determinations and create PARs and SCI nominations.
• Process incoming and outgoing classified visit certifications with JADE.
• Conduct program indoctrination briefings, debriefings, and annual refresher briefings.
• Conduct internal self-inspections and assist with Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments.
• Maintain classified material accountability records, including inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records, and final disposition documentation.
• Possess working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s.
• Implement required security controls as specified in the DD254, Statement of Work (SOW), and Security Classification Guide (SCG).
• Ensure all classified materials are appropriately marked and controlled according to contractual requirements.
• Review operational requirements and system specification documents to address and incorporate applicable security requirements into security processes.
• Interpret and implement security classification guidance.
• Develop and maintain various security artifacts, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), transportation plans, Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, and Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIPs).
• Investigate and document security violations/incidents, providing recommendations for corrective actions to program personnel/management.
• Attend, support, and participate in program meetings, staff meetings, teleconferences, etc.
• Respond to walk-in customers and provide ad hoc security services as required


• Physical Security:
• Maintain the program's access control system.
• Develop and maintain program Fixed Facility Checklists to establish/update classified work areas, including necessary waiver/approval records.


• Security Education & Training:
• Develop and conduct formal initial and recurring security education and training materials/events.


• Cyber Security/Risk Management Framework (RMF):
• Provide necessary support to the Information Assurance team in the implementation and maintenance of classified information systems accredited under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Participate in the planning for new classified information systems and support the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)/Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in developing System Security Plans.

Required qualifications:

• Must possess a Final Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and all Special Program accesses.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a CPSO.
• Knowledge of the following Government policies: 32 CFR Part 117, DoDM 5205.07 Vol 1-4, ICD 705.
• Experience in writing OPSEC and/or Program Protection Implementation Plans.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment across various program areas.
• Occasional travel required for company business.

Preferred qualifications:

• Basic understanding of Cyber Security, specifically Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Ability to perform COMSEC duties, including inventory and disposition.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate competency level with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment across various program areas.
• Ability to solve problems of varying levels of complexity.