Contract Special Access Program Security Officer

Quantum Sky; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantum Sky is seeking a Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer to support a Government Program Office in Philadelphia, PA. The CSSO will oversee security operations for PMO and testing environments, ensuring compliance with NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07, JSIG, and ICD directives.

This role requires collaboration with government leads, managing access control, document control, investigations, and coordination with security, cybersecurity, and field personnel. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience in support of a DoD program office.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and briefing experience.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment with short-fused tasking.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in oversight and implementation of security requirements for a government PMO and test locations per NISPOM/JSIG/IC directives.
• Provide personnel security administration and documentation support, including access requests and indoctrination briefs.
• Partner across organizations to support PMO objectives while complying with directives.
• Manage the classified document control system within the PMO.
• Provide PMO facility access control, security equipment maintenance, visitor control and visit certification processing.
• Interface between PMO and sponsors, acquisition entities, security orgs, field activities and vendors.
• Develop and implement SOPs to ensure high compliance and efficient operations.
• Perform annual self-inspections, address findings, and direct corrective actions.
• Support security during Government inspections and investigations of infractions.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity on JSIG requirements and ICD 705 facility standards.
• Coordinate maintenance for the government facility.
• Lead conference room scheduling, VTC operations, and related IT/facilities support.

Skills

DoD experience

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Briefing experience

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer to support a Government Program Office in Philadelphia, PA.

The Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO) will support Program Security Operations; oversee all security aspects related to Program Management Office (PMO) and challenging testing environments. The CSSO will work to ensure compliance with all programmatic requirements and Government regulations, including but not limited to 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 5205.07 series, Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), and related Intelligence Community Directives. Work is 100% on government site location.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the oversight and implementation of security requirements for a government Program Management Office (PMO) and various test locations, utilizing 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 5205.07 series, related Intelligence Community Directives, and Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG).
• Provide personnel security administration and documentation support, to include access requests and security indoctrination briefs.
• Partner with personnel across functional organizations in support of PMO objectives, while ensuring compliance with US Government directives and policies.
• Manage the classified document control system within the PMO.
• Provide access control of PMO facility, including adherence to physical security protocols, maintenance/procurement of security equipment, visitor access/escort control and visit certification processing.
• Interface between the PMO and various organizations, including resource sponsors, acquisition entities, security organizations, technical/design agents (field activities, R&D agencies, test facilities), Program Executive Officer (PEO) staffs, fleet activities and vendors/contractors.
• Develop and implement local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), processes and procedures to ensure continually high compliance levels and efficient operations.
• Perform annual self-inspections, evaluate findings, and direct the implementation and re-evaluation of the corrective action(s).
• Provide security support during Government inspections.
• Assist in the investigations of security infractions/violations and associated corrective actions.
• Collaborate with and assist cybersecurity with implementation of JSIG requirements.
• Inspect and maintain secure facilities in accordance with ICD 705 standards.
• Coordinate maintenance support for the government facility.
• Function as the lead point of contact for conference room scheduling, video teleconference (VTC) operations.
• Submit and track trouble tickets to maintain operation of Program Office IT, VTC, data processing, and facilities equipment.
• Expect some travel in this position (10%), both local and out-of-area.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s Degree or higher required.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in support of a DoD program office.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), able to effectively interact with customers, partners, and associates at all levels. Briefing experience.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment in support of numerous projects with a demanding workload and provide rapid responses to short-fused tasking.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, web-based applications and databases.

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Familiarity with DoD and U.S. Navy organizations and functional missions.
• Completion of community-recognized certifications and coursework consistent with responsibilities and level of experience

Clearance

• Current active Top Secret clearance (Tier 5 investigation) as reported in DISS.

About Quantum Sky

Compensation

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $80,000-$95,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.

At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.