Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Job responsibilities:

• Security Management 
• Perform program security administrative tasks and duties i.e. filing, updating logs/lists, supplies, coordination with internal and external customers 
• Maintain personnel security records for SAP/SAR/SCI related programs with JADE 
• Perform 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 to include inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records and final disposition documentation 
• Working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s 
• Implement required security controls as prescribed in the DD254, SOW, and SCG. 
• Ensure all classified materials are marked and controlled in accordance with contractual requirements 
• Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are addressed and incorporated into security processes 
• Interpret and implement security classification guidance 
• Develop and maintain various security artifacts including the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), transportation plans, OPSEC plans, and Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIP). 
• Investigate and document security violations/incidents, providing recommendations for corrective actions to program personnel/management 
• Attend, support and participate in program meetings, staff meetings, telecons, etc 
• Respond to walk-in customers and perform ad hoc security services as required. 
• Physical Security 
• Maintain the program’s access control system 
• Develop/maintain program Fixed Facility Checklists to establish/update classified work areas, including maintaining necessary waiver/approval records. 
• Security Education & Training 
• Develop/conduct formal initial and recurring security education and training materials/events. 
• Cyber Security/Risk Management Framework (RMF) 
• Provide necessary support to 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 ISSM/ISSO with the development of System Security Plans. 

Required qualifications:

• Must have a Final Top Secret security clearance. 
• Ability to maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and all Special Program accesses 
• 8+ years of CPSO experience. 
• Candidate must be knowledgeable of the following Government policies:  32 CFR Part 117, DoDM 5205.07 Vol 1-4, ICD 705. 
• Experience writing OPSEC and/or Program Protection Implementation Plans. 
• Strong oral and written communications skills 
• Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment in a variety of program areas 
• Willing to travel on company business occasionally

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 in a variety of program area 
• Ability to solve problems of varying levels of complexity