Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO)

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) plan with company matching

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Contractor Program Security Officer (CSSO II/III) to oversee SAP security operations on-site in El Segundo, CA. You will coordinate with Aerospace Program Management and government customers to ensure security compliance across personnel, physical, information, and program security domains.

Responsibilities include developing security plans, implementing procedures, conducting indoctrination and training, maintaining records, and supporting SAP teams across

Qualifications

• Must hold TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain SAP access.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance.
• Strong knowledge of DoD SAP Security Manuals, ICDs, and related policies.
• Willingness to travel to mission sites as needed.
• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred for CSSO roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SAP security operations ensuring compliance with policies and laws.
• Coordinate incident reporting, investigations, and security procedure updates (CONOPs, DD Form 254, PPP, OPSEC).
• Supervise SAP security operations under guidance of Senior CSSO/SAP Manager/PSO.
• Administer SAP accountability system and monitor access to SAP information and personnel.
• Manage facility access control, rosters, and badge systems.
• Coordinate CARs, VARs and verify SAP access clearances.
• Provide indoctrination, annual CPI reviews, SETA training, and security awareness to personnel.
• Develop SOPs for SAP-specific security policies and facilities.
• Conduct annual trainings and initial indoctrination for SAP-access personnel.
• Develop and execute audits/self-inspections and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Security policies

Travel flexibility

Overtime/weekends

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

JADE

CORE

Job description

Job Overview

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The individual selected will serve as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CSSO II/III) to oversee security operations for various Special Access Programs (SAPs) spanning multiple contractor facilities. In this capacity, they will provide on‑site support for security actions aligned with both corporate and governmental policies. The CSSO will act as a liaison between multiple customers, primarily interfacing with Aerospace Program Management and government agencies/customers regarding security matters and requirements. The CSSO will support the Aerospace SAP team in ensuring compliance with program requirements.

They will be tasked with developing security plans, applying guidelines, and establishing procedures across various security domains such as Personnel Security, Physical Security, Industrial Security, Information Security, Classification Management, Communication Security (COMSEC), and Program Security. The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time, on‑site at our facility in ElSegundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee and coordinate all facets of SAP security operations by ensuring compliance with applicable policies and laws.
• Include incident reporting, investigations, access eligibility determinations, and updates to security procedures (e.g., CONOPs, ePAR routing, DD Form 254, PPP, OPSEC Plans, etc.).
• Oversee day‑to‑day SAP security operations under the guidance of the Senior CSSO, SAP Manager and/or PSO.
• Implement SAP accountability system as the SAP Accountability Officer (SAO) and monitor security procedures to protect SAP information, materials, and personnel.
• Manage access control for SAP facilities, including maintaining access rosters and badging systems.
• Coordinate Common Access Reports (CARs), Visitor Access Request (VAR) and verify clearances for personnel entering SAPF.
• Provide initial program indoctrination, CPI annual reviews, security briefing and Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA) program to ensure personnel are trained and aware of their security responsibilities.
• Develop SOPs for security policies unique to facilities and SAP.
• Conduct annual training sessions and assist with initial indoctrination briefings for SAP‑accessed personnel.
• Complete the development and execution of audits, self‑inspections, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain security records, including accountability logs, combinations, and destruction certificates.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum Requirements for Security SpecialistII - CSSO: 2–5 relevant CSSO experience.
• Current TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP accesses.
• U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Knowledgeable of the DoDM5205.07 Volumes1‑4 SAP manuals and ICD series manuals.
• Ability to favorably complete a U.S. Government CI scope polygraph.
• Ability to travel in support of mission requirements.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
• Minimum Requirements for Security SpecialistIII - CSSO include: 5–8 years security‑related experience performing responsibilities specifically within an SAP environment.
• Strong knowledge of the NISPOM, DoD SAP Security Manuals, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and related security policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of JADE, CORE, and other customer‑specific systems.

How You Can Stand Out

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• CDSE Certifications.

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

The grade‑based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min ‑ Max) $37.44 ‑ $68.52

Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan— Employees receive a total company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.