Contract Program Security Officer Senior

York Space Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

York Space Systems is seeking a Contract Program Security Officer to oversee government contract security management and personnel security programs. This on-site role at our Greenwood Village, CO offices requires ensuring compliance with NISPOM, ICD 705, and DoD directives while coordinating security measures across programs.

You will develop security policies, manage SCIF facilities, coordinate inspections, and support proposals with classified requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility; DoD/IC experience preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of industrial security experience managing defense contractor programs.
• Strong knowledge of NISPOM, ICD 705, and DoD security regulations.
• Experience managing SCIF facilities and classified contracts.
• Ability to develop briefings based on Security Classification Guides.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; onsite in Greenwood Village, CO.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal security regulations (NISPOM, ICD 705).
• Develop and enforce security policies across programs.
• Manage certification, accreditation, and physical security of SCIF facilities.
• Coordinate inspections with oversight agencies.
• Assist with personnel security clearances and ongoing eligibility reviews.
• Conduct program security training and briefings for cleared employees.
• Investigate security incidents and report to authorities.
• Serve as liaison with government program security representatives.
• Support proposals by ensuring compliance with classified requirements.
• Collaborate with program managers and engineers to implement security measures.

Skills

TS clearance

SCI eligibility

Industrial security

SCIF operations

Security briefings

Program security management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

York is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO) to join our Security team. The ideal candidate will oversee government contract security management and the coordination of personnel security programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable Regulations, Policies, and industry best practices.

This role will be fully on-site in our Greenwood Village, Colorado office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal security regulations, including NISPOM, DoD directives, and ICD 705 standards for SCIF management.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and plans across programs.
• Manage the certification, accreditation, and physical security of York Space Systems’ SCIF facilities.
• Coordinate inspections with oversight agencies to ensure compliance with directives.
• Assist with personnel security clearance processes, including initial clearances, reinvestigations, and ongoing eligibility reviews.
• Conduct program security training and briefings for cleared employees.
• Investigate security violations and report incidents to the appropriate authorities.
• Develop and implement Security Standard Operating Procedures.
• Serve as the primary liaison between York Space Systems and government program security representatives.
• Support proposal efforts by ensuring compliance with classified program requirements.
• Partner with program managers and engineers to implement security measures that enable mission success.
• Stay informed of emerging security regulations and adapt company policies accordingly.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS US government security clearance required with SCI eligibility strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial security or related field, managing security programs for defense contractors.
• Comprehensive understanding of NISPOM, ICD 705, and DoD security regulations.
• Proven success in managing SCIF operations and classified contracts.
• Proven ability to build program-specific security briefings based on Security Classification Guides
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work onsite at our Greenwood Village, CO location.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with industrial security, information security, personnel security, and physical security.
• Experience working with DCSA, PSOs, or other government oversight bodies.
• Familiarity with proposal preparation, pricing strategies, and defense acquisition processes.
• Background in aerospace or defense technology, IC preferred.
• Startup experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.