Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Stellar Science is seeking to hire an experienced Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) for government sponsored programs. The CPSO will be responsible for maintaining a fully compliant, top notch security program in a software development environment and culture that's closer to Google or Apple than to Lockheed or Boeing. The CPSO will work on-site in uptown Albuquerque, NM. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Duties Include:

• Ensure compliance with applicable security policies and requirements
• Adherence to contract specific communications requirements
• Management of information and information systems
• Personnel Security administration, clearance processing, monitor and document employees' reporting requirements
• Physical security of the facility
• Visitor control 
• Storage and handling of classified materials per contract specifications
• Security education and training 
• Serve as the Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO), backing up and supporting the overall security program as needed

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience managing an Industrial Security Program or 9-10 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience as Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)/Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)
• Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) – 503, 704, 705
• DISS/NBIS and other personnel security systems, e-QIP, NISS, DoD Manual 5205.07 Volumes 1-4
• Interfacing with government SSOs/PSOs for access nominations, development/accreditation of secure facilities, accreditation of secure IT systems, and interpretation of classification guides
• NISPOM
• Access Control, Intrusion Detection Systems, and Closed Area construction
• The Information System Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
• NISP and DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments
• COMSEC
• Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)
• DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM)

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Tier 5 eligibility required at time of hire, CI poly within the last 5 years preferred

Applicants selected will be subject to a U. S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U. S. citizenship is required.