Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Radix Metasystemsorporated; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small Company Culture

Relaxed Flexible Work Environment

Competitive Wages

Medical, Dental, & Vision Premiums 100

Employer Funded

Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, &  &

Life Premiums 100% Employer Funded

Company Funded Retirement plan of up 0

6 weeks of PTO

Professional Development and Education

Job summary

Radix Metasystemsorporated is seeking a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to lead security for classified and unclassified contracts, including IR&D efforts. The role supports Security Administration, Physical Security, and Personnel Security across programs.

The CPSO will interpret requirements, author PPIPs, advise leadership, and interface with government customers. A highly organized, mission-driven individual is needed for this full-time salaried position.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance issued by a U.S. Government Entity (no sponsorship).
• Full-Scope or Counterintelligence polygraph at time of hire.
• Minimum 5+ years in industrial security with SCI program support.
• Experience authoring PPIPs, Security Plans, SOPs, and DD 254s.
• Strong ability to explain security policy to leadership and teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CPSO/Security Lead for classified contracts and related requirements.
• Process program access requests, rosters, and data protection protocols.
• Develop and maintain PPIPs, Security Plans, SOPs, and related docs.
• Prepare Security Volumes for proposals and assist BOEs for resources.
• Interface with IC/DoD representatives and program leaders on risks and mitigation.
• Provide security education and tailored training to staff.

Skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Office suites proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

SIMS

NBIS

TALON

DISS

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree
• Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $132,000.00
• SalaryTravel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Other
• Warning:Do not submit any sensitive, proprietary, or classified information in this system (including PII, FOUO/CUI). If your resume includes government program content, ensure all information has been cleared through the appropriate Prepublication Review process.

Join Our Team!

We seek the best talent and compensate accordingly. Radix is an inclusive workplace that fosters a professional, casual work environment and a leadership structure that enables collaboration and potential for employees to have daily impact on the Company's success.

Top Reasons Why You Want to Work for Radix as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)!

• Small Company Culture
• Relaxed Flexible Work Environment
• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Premiums 100% Employer Funded
• Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, & Life Premiums 100% Employer Funded
• Company Funded Retirement plan of up to 25% of Base Salary
• 6 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development and Educational Benefits

Job Overview

The Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO) serves as the primary security lead for Radix's Industrial Security program, supporting both classified and unclassified contracts, as well as Independent Research & Development (IR&D) efforts. This position also provides operational support for Security Administration, Physical Security, and Personnel Security functions.

This position has significant independent responsibility and serves as the primary security authority for assigned programs throughout the entire lifecycle. The CPSO independently interprets complex customer requirements, authors Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIPs), advises program leadership, and directly interfaces with government customers.

This is a full-time salaries position for a highly organized, motivated, and mission-driven individual contributor. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and excels at navigating an organization to achieve goals. This role requires someone with the ability to adapt to changing conditions, while staying focused on objectives and collaborating effectively across teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Industrial/Program Security

• Contract Security Oversight: Serve as the CPSO/Security Lead for assigned classified contracts, interpreting and enforcing Security Classification Guides (SCGs), issuing and interpreting DD Form 254s, and Program-specific security requirements from contract initiation to closeout.
• Access & Program Protection: Process and maintain Program Access Requests and rosters, and manage classified data protection protocols for program teams and customer interfaces.
• Program Protection: Develop, author, implement, and update Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIPs), Security Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and associated program security documentation.
• Proposal Support: Author compliant Security Volumes for proposal efforts and assist Security Leadership in developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for program security resources.
• Customer & Leadership Interface: Interface directly with IC/DoD government Security representatives, Program Managers, and technical leads. Advise leadership on risks, vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Security Education & Training: Prepare and provide tailored Program-specific training and guidance to program staff.

Classification Management & Information Security

• Classification & Safeguarding Guidance: Provide expert guidance regarding classification, portion marking, handling, safeguarding, transmission, storage, reproduction, and destruction of classified information and media.
• Information Screening: Review technical papers, presentations, and program documentation for security and classification requirements prior to dissemination.
• Incident Management: Investigate and report security incidents, violations, and potential compromises in accordance with customer requirements.

Other Security Support

• Personnel Security (PERSEC): Support program access management and serve as the primary operational backup for clearance processing using various IC and DoD systems. Support indoctrinations/debriefings, mandatory reporting, visit management, and other security tasks as needed.
• Physical Security (PHYSEC): Assist with local access control administration, SCIF/secure area monitoring (ICD 705 standards), secure area opening/closing procedures, and escorting uncleared vendors.
• Audit & Inspection Assistance: Support the Physical Security POC during routine facility self-inspections, alarm testing, and government security reviews.

Primary Location

Radix Metasystems HQ, 325 Inverness Drive South, Englewood, CO 80112

Salary Range

The salary and compensation for this position will be determined based on skill level, experience, and education as applicable. These factors include, but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, ability to fulfill all job requirements, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, bargaining agreements (if any), or other applicable law.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Currently active TS/SCI security clearance issued by a U.S. Government Entity (no sponsorship available)
• U.S. Government Adjudicated Full-Scope or Counterintelligence polygraph at time of hire
• 5+ years of directly related industrial security experience, with demonstrated capability independently support SCI programs with IC/DoD customers in a CPSO capacity
• Proven experience authoring clear, defensible PPIPs, Security Plans, SOPs, and managing DD 254s
• Strong ability to articulate security policy and guidance to internal employees, corporate leadership, tenants, industry partners, cognizant government entities, and other stakeholders
• Understands when strict compliance is mandatory and when risk-based solutions are allowable and appropriate
• Self-starter with exceptional organizational and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize competing security priorities
• Proficiency with modern office productivity tools (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) and electronic security databases (e.g., SIMS, NBIS, TALON, DISS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• General office and secure facility (SCIF/Closed Area) environment
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, and phone for extended periods
• Must be physically capable of conducting thorough facility inspections within secure spaces, including climbing ladders to inspect above ceiling tiles

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Radix Metasystems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sec, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided with an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ADA Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Please contact Human Resources for more information.