Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Vectrus, Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance, AD&D & disability

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

V2X is seeking a Contract Personal Security Officer (CPSO) to lead document control, personnel security actions, and media accountability across PMO sites. This non-supervisory role requires coordinating with the PMO, ensuring SAP/ JADE compliance, and executing annual SETA and self-inspection programs.

You will manage PAR reviews, provide training, and maintain secure visitor processes while supporting security policy implementation and incident response across the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active SFPC and SPSC certifications are desired or obtainable within six months.
• U.S. citizenship and a final DoD Top Secret clearance completed within 6 years.

Responsibilities

• Serve as TSCO and conduct 100% TS SAP inventory at all sites.
• Verify SAP items are assigned to Prime Custodian and documented in SIMS.
• Manage TS SAP documents/media and upload inventories by custodian.
• Prepare reports on findings and discrepancies.
• Assist MCM with media control planning and annual inventory.
• Review PARs for PMO access and maintain the master tracker.
• Create, maintain, and deliver SPO training; oversee SETA program.
• Conduct annual self-inspections and support PMO site inspections.

Skills

MS Office Tools

SharePoint

Adobe PDF

Autonomous work

Education

High school diploma

SFPC/SPSC certifications desired

U.S. citizenship & Top Secret clearance

Tools

DISS

JADE

JADs

SIMS

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X’s National Security Solutions (NSS) has an immediate opportunity for a Contract Personal Security Officer (CPSO) to execute and manage all activities within our customer’s Registry. This non-supervisory position will require the candidate to lead a team of CPSOs in successfully executing document control functions, personnel security actions, and accountability of all materials/media to ensure secure operations. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO)
  • Responsible for the mandatory annual 100% TS SAP inventory at all sites
  • Responsible for verifying all active SAP items in SIMS are assigned to a Prime Custodian, all items are signed for and receipts uploaded, ensure items are assigned to a security container owned by the prime custodian.
  • Ensure all TS SAP documents and media (CDs, DVDs, USBs) and hard drives documents are controlled in SIMS. Responsible for uploading inventories by custodian and the master inventory.
  • Responsible for creating a report of all findings and discrepancies
• Assist the Media Control Manager (MCM) in their duties, to include
  • Providing updates and recommendations for changes to the PMO Media Control Plan as needed
  • Ensuring an annual review/inventory of all media at the PMO sites
  • Ensuring that all media leaving and entering the PMO site is receipted for, asset tagged, and given an IA number.
• Program Access Request (PAR) Quality Reviewer
  • Responsible for the review and routing of PARs for access to the PMO
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining the master PAR tracker
  • Ensure all responsible personnel keep files updated and consistent with information listed in JADE
• SAP Personnel Officer (SPO) Training
  • Responsible for creating, maintaining, and conducting SPO training as needed
• Annual Security Education Training and Awareness (SETA)
  • Responsible for overseeing, creating, and conducting annual SETA training for the PMO
  • Responsible for all coordination of face-to-face and virtual sessions
  • Ensure all PMO personnel provide the CPSO staff with updated PSQ and applicable templates for upload into JADE
• Annual Self-Inspections
  • Responsible for conducting mandatory annual self-inspections for the PMO
• Manage All Security Team Activities
  • Review/document comments/corrections to the Customer on a myriad of security documents, i.e., SOP’s, OPSEC plans, Security Test Plans, Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC’s) and other documentation
  • Ensure personnel folders (electronic/hard copy) have the required documentation e., approved Program Access Request (PAR), training, and Program Indoctrination Agreement (PIA)
  • Provide assistance for facility Site Assist Visits and compliance inspections. Ensure thorough, accurate, and documented self-inspection. Review documentation validate office procedures and provide assistance during physical inspections and provide feedback/recommendations to the Customer
  • Develop/ administer a Security Education, Training and Awareness (SETA) program that includes, but is not limited to; indoctrinations, briefings, foreign travel, couriers, event-driven briefings, and debriefings
  • Maintain a visitor control and badging system that supports Unclassified, Collateral, SAP and SCI visit requirements to include timely preparation, receipt and processing of visit notifications; accurate visitor identification; preparations and destruction of visitor badges; verify visitor clearance information using Customer approved databases, and escort un-cleared visitors
  • Prepare, maintain and obtain signature approval of Program Office courier credentials
  • Implement and execute security policies and procedures that help ensure classified information is protect in all stages at all times
• Monthly Reports & Semi-annual Self-Assessment
  • Assist the Site Lead in drafting monthly activity reports for Program Manager approval
  • Assist the Site Lead in draft the semi-annual (January / July) self-assessments for Program Manager approval

Qualifications

• Education / Certifications:
  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • Active Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Special Program Security Credential (SPSC) (desired), or the ability to obtain these certifications within six (6) months of onboarding.
  • Position requires U.S. citizenship and a final DoD TOP SECRET clearance with most recent investigation (SSBI, SBPR, PPR, T5, T5R) completed within the last 6 years.
• Required Experience:
  • Experience in a DoD SAP Security environment (Military, Govt Civilian, or DoD contractor)
  • Comprehensive knowledge in all security disciplines at the SAP level.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Navy, DoD, and IC policies (e.g., DoD 5205.07 Vol 1-4, ICD 704, NISPOM, etc.) regarding Personnel, Physical, and Information Security Standards and Procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience working with Defense Information System for Security (DISS), JADs, and JADE.
• Skills & Technology Used:
  • Demonstrated experience with MS Office Tools, SharePoint, and Adobe PDF.
  • Decision making skills that promote working autonomously when managing and executing projects, tasks, and work assignments.
  • Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• What We Bring
  • At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
  • The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
  • The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
  • USD $ 110,000 - $120,500
  • Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
  • Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
• Employee benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays.
  • Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.