Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) – TS/SCI

Esri; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Esri in Los Angeles is seeking an Industrial Security professional to manage security for classified defense and IC programs. You will partner with government customers and internal teams to ensure compliance, security measures, and safe mission execution.

The role requires experience with NISPOM, DD254s, and security documentation, with the ability to oversee SCIFs and secure environments. A Top Secret‑level clearance and related prerequisites may apply based on program scope.

Qualifications

• Experience executing industrial security in a cleared contractor environment.
• Experience supporting IC/Defense security programs.
• Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM, ICDs, SEDs, and DD254s.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day industrial and program security for classified programs.
• Partner with government customers and internal program teams.
• Support personnel security, access, clearances, briefings, and visit requirements.
• Manage security requirements for SCIFs and secure environments.
• Support DD254s, inspections, assessments, and security documentation.
• Apply NISPOM and ICDs and customer security requirements.
• Collaborate across security functions.

Skills

Industrial security

Clearance processing

NISPOM knowledge

SCIF operations

Security documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DISS

NBIS

SWFT

Job description

Overview

Help Secure the Programs Behind Critical National Security Missions. Join Esri`s Industrial Security team and support classified Defense and Intelligence Community programs. In this role, you'll partner with government customers, program teams, and security professionals to manage program security requirements, protect classified environments, and enable secure mission execution.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day industrial and program security for classified programs
• Partner with government customers and internal program teams
• Support personnel security, access, clearances, briefings and visit requirements
• Manage security requirements associated with SCIFs and other secure environments
• Support DD254 requirements, inspections, assessments, and security documentation
• Apply NISPOM, ICD, and customer specific security requirements
• Collaborate across personnel, physical, information and program security functions

Requirements

• Professional experience executing industrial security responsibilities in a cleared contractor environment
• Professional experience supporting IC, Defense, or other customer-directed security programs
• Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives, Security Executive Agent Directives, DD254s, and other applicable government security requirements
• Experience supporting SCIFs, Open Storage Areas, restricted areas, or equivalent secure operating environments
• Experience with personnel security and access administration, including clearance processing, access nominations, indoctrinations, debriefings, visit requests, foreign travel, and reporting obligations
• Experience using applicable security systems or customer systems such as DISS, NBIS, SWFT, or equivalent tools
• Ability to develop and maintain SOPs, security plans, local procedures, training materials, and assessment-ready records
• Ability to conduct or support self-inspections, customer assessments, corrective action tracking, and continuous compliance readiness
• Strong professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with government customers, internal program teams, and other company partners
• Demonstrated discretion, judgment, and professionalism in handling classified, sensitive, personnel, and reportable information
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing security demands, and make sound recommendations in high-stakes situations
• Ability and willingness to flex across programs, sites, customers, and priorities as business needs evolve
• Possess and maintain required clearance and access for assigned programs, which may include active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility, and customer-required polygraph, depending on role scope and location
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, information systems, security management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Recommended Qualifications

• Prior experience as a CPSO, CSSO, AFSO, FSO, SCI security representative, or equivalent industrial security role
• Experience supporting multiple government customers, Intelligence Community customers, or programs with customer-specific overlays
• Experience with SCIF accreditation, ICD 705 and TEMPEST requirements
• Experience with OPSEC, insider threat, counterintelligence awareness, or SEAD 3 reporting
• Experience partnering with Information System Security stakeholders on system security requirements
• Experience supporting proposals, DD254 reviews, contract security planning, subcontractor security coordination, or customer security requirement interpretation
• Relevant professional development or memberships, such as CDSE training, NCMS, ISWG, or equivalent security community involvement
• Master’s degree in criminal justice, security management, intelligence studies, business administration, information systems, or a related field

Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is: $93,600 USD - $158,080 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology.

For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Privacy

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