Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)-Kwajalein Atoll- 3607

RGNext; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that plays a pivotal role in national defense and space operations. As a Contractor Program Security Officer, you'll manage critical security functions at a premier test site, ensuring the integrity of sensitive information. This dynamic role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as you will guide a diverse team in a fast-paced environment. With a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance, this opportunity offers not just a job, but a rewarding career in a mission-driven setting. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Access to Fitness Centers

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in security including SAP and SCI.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a security-related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of SCIF and SAP including access control.
• Conduct security incident investigations and provide guidance.

Skills

National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification

Leadership and Communication Skills

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Safeguarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security

Tools

Access Control System (ACS)

Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

Defense Industrial Security System (DISS)

Job description

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World's Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety.

As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World's Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for!

This position is located at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

Essential Functions

1. Serve as the Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)/Security Specialist Senior Principal in support of the Reagan Test Site (RTS) at the US Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA).
2. Oversee the management of special compartmented information facility (SCIF) and special access program (SAP) to include access control, classified material accountability, preparing/tracking program access requests (PARs), conducting security briefings/debriefings, etc.
3. Maintain the security functions for special programs in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment to include policies, security education, standard operating procedures (SOPs), concept of operations (CONOPs), etc.
4. Perform the duties of the OPSEC and Resource Protection Manager.
5. Support company and/or US Government assessments and implement security measures to meet requirements.
6. Interpret and administer security doctrine, provide clear guidance to company & customer personnel, and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures, as appropriate.
7. Provide clear security guidance to company & customer personnel and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures, as appropriate.
8. Conduct & support internal company and/or other customer security reviews.
9. Participate in technical meetings with internal / external customers and coordinate security requirements for mission operations.
10. Conduct security incident / violation investigations and formal report investigation results.
11. Compile data and provide necessary metrics and/or performance highlight.
12. Comply with the security processes and procedures established by the RETS Security Manager.
13. Provide security support to special program growth initiatives.
14. Perform any other security related duties as assigned by the Director of Security, as required.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM) and relevant SCI/SAP DoDM, DoDI, and ICDs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain SPeD, Special Program Security Credential (SPSC), Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC).
• Excellent leadership/communication skills capable of leading a diverse team in a dynamic operational environment while maintaining positive, on-going relationships with internal / external customers.
• Disciplined, self-motivated candidate capable of working in an independent or team setting with minimal direction.
• Thorough understanding of what constitutes Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and / or Company Proprietary information and safeguarding methods to prevent unauthorized access.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in security related field.
• Ten (10) + years of relevant security which includes collateral, SAP, SCI, and/or information security experience.
• Classification management experience to include security classification guide (SCG) interpretation for derivative classification decision making purposes.
• Basic knowledge of US Army's AR380-5,-12,-40,-41 desired.
• Basic knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) desired.
• Basic knowledge of access control system (ACS) & intrusion detection system (IDS) desired.
• DCSA CDSE Course Certifications desired:

1. Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security
2. SPeD Certification

Familiar with the U.S. Government's Defense Industrial Security System (DISS), Army Centralized Contracts & Security (ACCS) portal, and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance eligibility with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and SAP approvals.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance in a productive, evolving environment.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state or local laws.