Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

apex-technology-inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex is seeking an experienced Contractor Program Security Officer to support classified programs at SCI and SAP levels. You will serve as the primary security authority, ensuring compliance with government regulations and safeguarding critical information.

You will work with Program Managers, Government Security Representatives, and senior leadership to develop and oversee comprehensive security programs, including PSIs and SCGs, while maintaining accreditation and incident response

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to maintain Top Secret clearance with SAP access.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Program Security Officer or CPSO in SCI/SAP environments.
• Strong working knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, and DoD SAP policy and directives.
• Experience managing SCIF and SAPF accreditation processes.
• Familiarity with personnel security systems such as DISS, NBIS, and SIMS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary security point of contact for SCI and SAP programs, providing day-to-day oversight.
• Develop, implement, and maintain PSIs, SCGs, and other security documentation.
• Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and indoctrinations for program personnel.
• Manage access rosters, visit requests, and personnel security records.
• Ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD 705/503, DCSA inspection requirements, and SAP directives.
• Coordinate SCIF/SAPF accreditation actions and facility inspections with the FSO and government reps.
• Oversee incident handling and reporting of security violations or disclosures.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving regulations affecting SCI and SAP environments.
• Manage classification guidance and derivative classification activities.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

NISPOM knowledge

SCIF/SAP accreditation knowledge

Security program management

Documentation & reporting

Tools

DISS

NBIS

SIMS

Job description

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We'd love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to support our portfolio of classified programs at the SCI and Special Access Program (SAP) levels reporting to the Apex Director of Security / FSO. In this role, you will serve as the primary security authority for assigned programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable government regulations and directives governing the protection of classified national security information. You will work closely with Program Managers, Government Security Representatives, and senior leadership to develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive security programs that enable mission success while protecting critical assets and information.

Key Responsibilities

Program Security Management

• Serve as the primary security point of contact for assigned SCI and SAP programs, providing day-to-day security oversight and guidance to program personnel.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Program Security Instructions (PSIs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and other program-specific security documentation.
• Conduct initial and recurring security briefings, debriefings, and indoctrinations for program personnel in accordance with applicable directives.
• Manage access rosters, visit requests, and personnel security records for all assigned programs.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), ICD 705, ICD 503, DCSA assessment requirements, and all applicable Special Access Program directives.
• Conduct and support self-inspections, government-led inspections, and program reviews; develop and track corrective action plans to resolution.
• Manage and investigate security incidents, violations, and unauthorized disclosures; prepare written reports and coordinate with cognizant government security offices as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving regulations, directives, and policy changes affecting SCI and SAP environments.

Facility and Physical Security

• Support the oversight and accreditation of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and SAP Facilities (SAPFs), including coordination of construction, modifications, and periodic reviews in accordance with ICD 705 and applicable SAP directives.
• Coordinate with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and government representatives on facility inspections, accreditation actions, and emergency security procedures.
• Manage access control systems, visitor control procedures, and physical security measures within controlled areas.

Personnel Security

• Process and track personnel security clearance actions, including nominations, periodic reinvestigations, and SCI/SAP accesses through DISS, SIMS, or other government systems.
• Administer and monitor the Insider Threat program in coordination with company and government requirements.
• Counsel employees on security responsibilities, reporting requirements, and foreign travel and contact reporting obligations.

Information and Communications Security

• Oversee the handling, marking, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified materials in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and ISSMs to ensure classified information system usage aligns with program authorization and need-to-know requirements.
• Manage classification management activities, including derivative classification guidance and SCG administration.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility with current investigation and ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance with Special Program access.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Program Security Officer, CPSO, or equivalent role in classified SCI and/or SAP environments.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and DoD SAP policy and directives.
• Experience managing SCIF and/or SAPF accreditation processes.
• Familiarity with personnel security systems such as DISS, NBIS, and SIMS.
• Strong written and verba