Contract Program Security Officer

NPAworldwide; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking an experienced industrial security professional to support cleared contractor programs, with relocation paid to St Louis, MO or Vienna, VA.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on security management across personnel security, access control, SCIFs, and compliance with NISPOM, ICDs, SEADs, and DD254s, plus strong collaboration with government customers and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing industrial security responsibilities within a cleared contractor environment.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC), DoD, or other government security programs.
• Strong working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), ICDs, SEADs, DD254s, and applicable government security requirements.
• Experience supporting SCIFs, open storage areas, restricted areas, and other secure operating environments.
• Hands-on experience with personnel security and access management, including clearance processing, access nominations, indoctrinations, debriefings, visit requests, foreign travel, and required reporting.
• Familiarity with security systems such as DISS, NBIS, SWFT, and applicable customer-specific platforms.
• Ability to develop and maintain security procedures, SOPs, security plans, training materials, and compliance documentation.
• Experience conducting or supporting self-inspections, government assessments, corrective action plans, and continuous compliance efforts.

Skills

Industrial security

Clearance processing

SCIF operations

Security systems DISS/NBIS

Policy compliance

Government liaison

Risk assessment

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in security management

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

This role can also be located in St Louis, MO or Vienna, VA with full relocation paid.

Required Qualifications

Proven experience managing industrial security responsibilities within a cleared contractor environment.

Job Description

This role can also be located in St Louis, MO or Vienna, VA with full relocation paid.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing industrial security responsibilities within a cleared contractor environment.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), or other government security programs.
• Strong working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), DD254s, and applicable government security requirements.
• Experience supporting SCIFs, open storage areas, restricted areas, and other secure operating environments.
• Hands‑on experience with personnel security and access management, including clearance processing, access nominations, indoctrinations, debriefings, visit requests, foreign travel, and required reporting.
• Familiarity with security systems such as DISS, NBIS, SWFT, and applicable customer‑specific platforms.
• Ability to develop and maintain security procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), security plans, training materials, and compliance documentation.
• Experience conducting or supporting self‑inspections, government assessments, corrective action plans, and continuous compliance efforts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with government customers, program leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling classified information, sensitive personnel matters, and reportable security incidents.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide sound recommendations in high‑stakes situations.
• Flexibility to support multiple programs, locations, customers, and evolving business requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the clearance and access required for assigned programs, which may include an active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility, and a customer‑required polygraph.
• Bachelors degree in criminal justice, business administration, information systems, security management, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a CPSO, CSSO, AFSO, FSO, SCI Security Representative, or in a comparable industrial security role.
• Experience supporting multiple government or Intelligence Community customers with varying security requirements.
• Familiarity with SCIF accreditation, ICD 705, and TEMPEST requirements.
• Knowledge of Operations Security (OPSEC), insider threat programs, counterintelligence awareness, and SEAD 3 reporting requirements.
• Experience collaborating with Information System Security teams to address security requirements and compliance obligations.
• Experience supporting proposal development, DD254 reviews, contract security planning, subcontractor security coordination, and interpretation of government security requirements.
• Relevant professional training, certifications, or industry involvement, including CDSE coursework, NCMS, ISWG, or similar security organizations.
• Masters degree in criminal justice, security management, intelligence studies, business administration, information systems, or a related discipline.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing industrial security responsibilities within a cleared contractor environment.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), or other government security programs.
• Strong working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), DD254s, and applicable government security requirements.
• Experience supporting SCIFs, open storage areas, restricted areas, and other secure operating environments.
• Hands‑on experience with personnel security and access management, including clearance processing, access nominations, indoctrinations, debriefings, visit requests, foreign travel, and required reporting.
• Familiarity with security systems such as DISS, NBIS, SWFT, and applicable customer‑specific platforms.
• Ability to develop and maintain security procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), security plans, training materials, and compliance documentation.
• Experience conducting or supporting self‑inspections, government assessments, corrective action plans, and continuous compliance efforts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with government customers, program leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling classified information, sensitive personnel matters, and reportable security incidents.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide sound recommendations in high‑stakes situations.
• Flexibility to support multiple programs, locations, customers, and evolving business requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the clearance and access required for assigned programs, which may include an active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility, and a customer‑required polygraph.
• Bachelors degree in criminal justice, business administration, information systems, security management, or a related field.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

This role supports classified Defense and Intelligence Community programs and partners closely with government customers and internal program teams. The CPSO handles program and industrial security requirements including personnel security, access and clearances, secure environments, DD254 requirements, inspections, assessments, and compliance with NISPOM and Intelligence Community requirements.

Salary

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $ 140000

Salary Max: $ 160000

Currency Type: USD