Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

GDIT

$81K — $86K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in security management, specifically as a CPSO
  • Active Top Secret clearance required, with willingness to obtain Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of additional relevant experience
  • Knowledge of federal security regulations, particularly NISPOM and DCSA
  • Experience with security training and conducting compliance reviews

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily security operations at an Air Force SAP facility
  • Ensure compliance with NISPOM and other government security policies
  • Serve as the point of contact for all facility security matters
  • Conduct personnel security clearance processes and manage background checks
  • Coordinate and manage vendor relationships for facility operations

Benefits

  • Flexible work weeks and various paid time off plans
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
  • Short and long-term disability, life, and accident insurance
  • Ongoing review of benefits to remain competitive and reflective of employee needs
Full Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Security Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Facility Security, Government Regulation, Government Secutiy

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Officer (SO)/Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to oversee and manage the daily security operation our Air Force Special Access Program (SAP) facility. The SO/CPSO will ensure compliance with federal regulations, oversee personnel security processes, and safeguard classified information in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Air Force SAP Regulations.  Additional duties will include overseeing safety of non-Government owned facilities to ensure smooth functioning of all building systems, manage vendor relationships, and create a safe, efficient, and productive environment for employees and visitors.

How a Security Officer/ Contractor Program Security Officer will make an impact:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all facility security matters

  • Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, ICD, and SAP policy

  • Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and collateral data in support of program and client mission objectives

  • Provide day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures, and systems

  • Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on facility reviews, and facility close-outs

  • Conduct Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII), Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and SAPNP reviews of candidates being submitted for SAP access

  • Perform data entry and record checks in the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) and maintains all customer sponsored personnel access information current

  • Implement and enforce security policies and procedures in compliance with the NISPOM, DCSA, and GDIT requirements, and other applicable government regulations

  • Manage personnel security clearance processes, including initiating eApp packages, submitting background investigations, and tracking clearance statuses up to and including SCI eligibility

  • Conduct security training and briefings for employees, including initial, refresher, and specialized training

  • Maintain and update security records, including DISS, and other government databases

  • Act as the primary liaison with DCSA and other government agencies for inspections, audits, and correspondence

  • In collaboration with GDIT Corporate Facilities team, oversee daily operations of the facility to ensure optimal functionality and safety

  • In collaboration with GDIT Corporate Facilities team, coordinate suppliers and service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of services

  • Handle emergency situations, such as equipment failures or weather-related events, to minimize operational downtime

  • Assist with coordinating supplier visits on-site in Government owned facilities that require a Visitor Access Request (VAR)

  • If required, responsible for all aspects of physical security for an ICD-705 accredited space

  • Other duties as assigned


WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

● Education: Bachelor's degree OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree an additional 4+ years of related experience is required
● Experience: 5+ years of security (CPSO) experience; Security Fundamental Professional Certification (SFPC) & Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) each count as 1 year of experience
● Technical skills:

  • Current experience and knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DCSA and other government regulations.

  • Completed the FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Curriculum via STEPP

● Security clearance level: Must have an active Top Secret clearance to be considered and be willing to obtain/maintain POLY
● US citizenship required
● Role requirements:

  • Must be willing to work in an office 5 days per week

  • Travel to/from customer sites less than 10%

The likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $86,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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