Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO)

ASEC; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ASEC is seeking a Contract Program Security Officer to support our government customer on-site at MCAS Cherry Point, NC. The role involves developing, training, and maintaining SOPs, OPSEC plans, and facility documents, while ensuring compliance with government requirements.

Responsibilities include supporting security audits, administering Top-Secret controls, processing clearances through DISS and related systems, and coordinating with customer security reps. U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience as a Contractor Program Security Officer, Facility Security Officer, or related role.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and maintain SOPs and facility OPSEC plans.
• Administer Top-Secret control measures and annual inventory reports.
• Manage program access requests and indoctrinations; coordinate with customer security reps.
• Prepare, transmit, and maintain visit certification letters; process SCIF-related documents.
• Ensure proper classification markings and secure transmission of classified data.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Organized multitasking

Collaborative mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location

MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Telework Eligible?

No - 100% On-Site

Job Type

Full-time

Description

As the Contract Program Security Officer, you will support our government customer on-site at MCAS Cherry Point, NC. In this role, you will develop, train, and maintain personnel on facility standard operating procedures (SOP), facility OPSEC plan, Fixed Facility Checklists, and appointment letters. Other responsibilities include:

• Administering self-inspections for security audits and developing a corrective action plan.
• Performing duties as the Top-Secret Control Officer, including executing a TS accountability program and submitting inventory reports annually.
• Establishing and maintaining all office and security documents in accordance with government requirements, and providing weekly updates to the customer.
• Managing the Program Access Requests process and the preparation of PARs and program indoctrination.
• Assisting with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) requests, indoctrinations, visits, and training.
• Maintaining access control rosters.
• Initiating, processing, and maintaining clearances through DISS, Scattered Castles, and other systems of record.
• Preparing, transmitting, and maintaining visit certification letters.
• Coordinate with customer security representatives for processing and maintaining employee clearances.
• Responsible for document control functions and developing procedures to ensure all materials and media contain proper classification markings, wrapping, and cover sheets, and ensuring the transmission of classified data is done in accordance with security guidelines.
• Conducting document control functions including entering data in JADE properly, developing and overseeing receipt and dispatch requirements, organizing original and copies of documents, providing document holdings lists, managing and improving SIMS database, and assisting in timely locating documents assigned to others/offices.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5 years of experience and familiarity serving as a Contractor Program Security Officer, Facility Security Officer, or related relevant experience.
• 5 years of experience working with the following manuals: NISPOM, DoDM 5105.21, DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, ICD 700 series, RMF/JSIG.
• Thorough understanding of DD-254 Implementation Requirements.
• Requires the ability to develop, implement, and maintain a multi-disciplined security program for complex, major acquisition programs.

Equally Important

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Security Clearance Requirement

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $105,000 - $115,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.

Salary Description

$105k-$115