Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)
EpiSci
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Eglin AFB, FL, USA
Posted on Jan 22, 2025
The Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding classified programs and ensuring the protection of sensitive information. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security policies and procedures to comply with government regulations and directives, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other applicable security protocols.
In this role, the CPSO coordinates security requirements with Department of Defense (DoD) agencies such as DCSA, OSI PJ, and other relevant organizations to ensure mission success and the protection of sensitive information. The CPSO will oversee the handling, storage, and transmission of classified materials, ensuring compliance with all security standards and regulations.
This position requires Special Access Program (SAP) access, and experience with SAPs is highly desired. The CPSO will play a key role in safeguarding the integrity of classified programs while collaborating with stakeholders to maintain a secure and compliant environment.
Don't meet every single requirement? At EpiSci, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at EpiSci.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and Manage Security Programs: Establish, implement, supervise, and maintain an enterprise security program for multiple Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Intelligence Community (IC) elements. Ensure security measures are tailored to protect classified information and operations at various levels, including collateral, SCI, SAP, or multi-level classification.
- Physical and Technical Security Oversight: Conduct and manage physical and technical security activities such as TEMPEST and TSCM. Ensure proper handling, safeguarding, transmission, and destruction of classified information in compliance with applicable regulations, including DD254.
- Security Education and Training: Design and deliver security education, training, and awareness programs for technical staff operating within secure spaces. Issue periodic notifications to indoctrinated staff on topics such as unauthorized disclosure awareness, classification management, personal reporting requirements, and day-to-day security procedures.
- Facility Accreditation and Maintenance: Oversee up to five secure areas and ensure accreditation documentation is accurate and up to date. This includes creating and maintaining facility diagrams, UL 2050 certifications, fixed facility checklists, compartmented area checklists, TEMPEST checklists, and mitigation plans. Apply ICD/ICS 705 standards to design new secure spaces or update construction security plans as required.
- Personnel Security Management: Conduct nomination interviews, validate access requirements, process investigative requests and nomination packages, and perform indoctrinations with execution of legally binding Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs) (e.g., SF 312, SF 4414, PIA). Maintain personnel security records in government systems of record (e.g., DISS, JADE) in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Visitor Coordination and Management: Support technical staff by coordinating and managing visitor approvals, including sending and receiving clearances via Visitor Approval Requests (VARs).
- COMSEC Oversight: Account for, control, and safeguard COMSEC information. Manage periodic software and cryptographic key updates. Collaborate with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to maintain accreditation documentation for information systems and address compliance gaps.
- Team Collaboration and Independent Decision-Making: Act as a professional and independent contributor, capable of engaging with peers and external personnel to ensure adherence to security regulations and guidelines. Display initiative, strong organizational skills, and the ability to make decisions with minimal supervision.
- Morale and Team Events: Actively participate in team events that support morale and welfare to foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education/ Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field is OR equivalent OR 15+ years of work experience in Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)/Special Access Program (SAP)
- Technical
- 5+ years of experience in at least two of the following security disciplines: Industrial or Government Security (with a focus on Counterintelligence, Personnel Security, Information Security, Information Systems Security, Physical Security, or Technical Security).
- Demonstrated experience in implementing and adhering to security policies and procedures outlined in Intelligence Community (IC) Standards or Directives, Department of Defense (DoD) Directives, Instructions, Manuals, or Standards (e.g., DoDM 5105.21, DoDM 5205.07), and 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) or related government regulations.
- Nice to Haves
- Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing proficiency, are essential for success in this role.
- System Proficiency: Hands-on experience using security and clearance management systems such as DISS (Defense Information System for Security) and JADE (Joint Access Database Environment).
- Security Clearance
- (Mandatory) Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- (Mandatory) Active Top-Secret clearance with current SCI eligibility is required.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: Completion of the following courses is highly desirable: Special Access Programs Orientation, SAP Security Compliance Inspector Training, ICD 705 Course Certificates (for secure facility design and accreditation).
- Experience as COMSEC account manager or COMSEC policy implementation officer.
At EpiSci, you’ll be part of a collaborative and diverse team dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges related to networked autonomous systems. While you won’t necessarily be coding or designing systems, you’ll play an important role in supporting the team as they innovate and create solutions that help enhance U.S. defense capabilities. You’ll participate in project briefings and team stand-ups, but your main focus will be on facilitating smooth communication and coordination between teams, ensuring that all pieces fit together to achieve the larger mission. It's a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in exciting ways.
EpiSci is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We value our differences, and we’re excited to learn what you can add to our team.
Don't meet every single requirement? At EpiSci, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at EpiSci.
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