CPSO/AFSO for Classified Spacecraft Programs

Apex Technology, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

PTO 15-20 days

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Lunch provided

Office Playa Vista

Industry impact

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) / Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to support the Director of Security in managing all classified program security requirements across our cleared manufacturing and engineering operations.

You will ensure compliance with NISPOM, DoD/IC directives, and customer security requirements while enabling program execution, facility accreditation, and personnel clearance management.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with active TS or TS/SCI eligibility
• 3+ years IC/DoD security experience
• Knowledge of NISPOM, SAP, SCI
• Experience with security databases (DISS/NBIS/NISS)
• Experience with DD Form 254s
• Team player and growth mindset
• Strong understanding of clearance process
• Clear communication with management

Responsibilities

• Develop and steward Apex security program complying with USG requirements
• Manage classified program security activities and access
• Oversee employee clearances and ensure appropriate access
• Conduct audits of clearance status and coordinate with HR/legal
• Support Insider Threat program activities
• Prepare for inspections and audits with documentation readiness
• Provide security training and incident response
• Record daily cleared facility access checks and security system oversight
• Maintain TCPs and export-controlled workflows
• Back up FSO for daily operations and government interface

Skills

IC/DoD security experience

NISPOM familiarity

Security clearance management

DISS/NBIS/NISS experience

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security/InfoSec

ISP certification (NCMS)

Tools

SCIF management

DD Form 254 knowledge

COMSEC management

Export controls & TCPs

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) / Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to support the Director of Security in managing all classified program security requirements across our cleared manufacturing and engineering operations.

You will ensure compliance with NISPOM, DoD/IC directives, and customer security requirements while enabling program execution, facility accreditation, and personnel clearance management.