Job Description

Position Title : Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Location : Carlsbad, CA

Top Secret Clearance Required

What You'll Do

As a security professional, you will play an integral role in a dynamic Security team. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with government, customer, and company security policies and procedures, including DoD Manual 5205.07 Vol 1-4, 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), DoD 5105.21 Vol 1-3, DoDI 5200.01, DoDI 5205.11, Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-53, JSIG), and related SCI/DoD manuals and directives.

In this role, you will lead and mentor a small team of security professionals while serving as a CPSO/CSSO. You will ensure programs and personnel operate efficiently, comply with regulations, and proactively address security challenges. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of security experience, excel in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

The Day-to-Day :

• Manage oversight and implementation of contractual security requirements for assigned programs.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development for team members.
• Establish team objectives and milestones to align with business goals while ensuring compliance.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of security responsibilities and mentor team members.
• Prepare and implement DD-254s for prime and subcontracting activities.
• Maintain document control, including destruction, inventory, and accountability.
• Process clearance and access requests (PARs), PSQs, and SCI clearance requests.
• Administer SAP/SCI SETA programs, including indoctrinations, briefings, debriefings, and training.
• Support visitor control and meeting coordination.
• Lead incident investigations and responses.
• Conduct self-inspections and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain the physical security of ICD 705 spaces, including support for new builds and de-accreditations.
• Assist ISSM/ISSO with RMF compliance and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, including equipment control, sanitization, and security policy development.
• Develop and implement SOPs and local procedures to ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including HR, IT Security, Contracts, and Legal, on Insider Threat, OPSEC, and Program Protection initiatives.

What You'll Need :

• US Citizenship with an active Top Secret Clearance.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience working with SAP and SCI programs.
• Strong understanding of DoD Manual 5205.07 Vol 1-4, 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM, ICDs, DoDI 5105.21 Vol 1-3, and RMF standards (NIST 800-53, JSIG).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

What Will Help You on the Job :

• Experience onboarding and closing out programs/contracts.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing security policies (SOPs, OPSEC Plans, etc.).
• Familiarity with security software programs (e.g., DISS, NISS, SIMS, JADE, eQIP).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ICD 705 facility construction and de-accreditation.
• Completion of CSSO/CPSO training courses and ICD 705 training.
• Ability to travel (less than 10% of the time).
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.

Salary Range :

$114,500.00 - $163,500.00 annually.