CPSO/Facility Security Officer

Jacobs; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Outstanding benefits package

Training and certification support

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Contract Program Security Officer/Facility Security Officer to support various customers in Chantilly, VA. The role involves overseeing security operations, managing personnel security, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of related experience, holds a current TS/SCI with Poly, and possesses knowledge of multiple security disciplines. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Security Management work experience with IC customers.
• A current TS/SCI with Poly.
• Solid experience with multiple security disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as CPSO in support of Intelligence Community.
• Manage Secure SCIF operations.
• Coordinate security inspections and audits.

Skills

Security Management experience

Personnel Security processes

Strong knowledge of NISPOM

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

DISS

e-QUIP

Scattered Castles

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Knack Works is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Contract Program Security Officer/Facility Security Officer to support various customers in the Chantilly, VA office. The CPSO/FSO will perform security specialist functions that may include tasks in all security disciplines to include personnel, physical, information and training. This position will be responsible for processing and reviewing PERSEC documentation, nomination paperwork, loading accesses and documents into access management databases, and brief/debrief personnel to/from programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) in support of Intelligence Community (IC).
• Manage and maintain secure SCIF operations, including SCIF accreditation packages, ICD 705 requirements, inspections, TEMPEST coordination and ongoing compliance activities.
• Administer personnel security lifecycle clearance sponsorship/processing, periodic reinvestigations, visit requests, access determinations, and adjudication coordination.
• Work with Government customers to maintain site accreditation and approval. Be familiar with the process of submitting Fixed Facility Checklists, Construction Security Plans and Tempest Checklists.
• Ensure the implementation of security measures and the safeguarding of personnel, facilities, and information through the implementation of security procedures in compliance with the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), applicable executive orders, laws, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct physical security assessments, self-inspections, and vulnerability reviews to identify and mitigate risks to personnel, facilities, classified systems, and operations.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with government customers.
• Responsible for the successful preparation and completion of security inspections and audits by government customers.
• Coordinate and monitor highly sensitive aspects of the special security programs, ensuring compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.
• Provide agency-level technical expertise concerning physical security, industrial security and contractor clearance processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related Security Management work experience with IC customers.
• Bachelor’s degree or additional related experience.
• A current TS/SCI with Poly.
• Solid experience with Personnel Security processes and one or more of the additional security disciplines - Physical, Technical, Cyber, and/or Operational, and the willingness to become proficient in all disciplines.
• Practical knowledge of Security Databases such as DISS, e-QUIP and Scattered Castles.
• Working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD’s) and the ability to integrate the ICD requirements into a successful security program.
• Working knowledge of NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117 and ICDs.
• Experience writing SOP manuals, procedures and OPSEC plans.

Experience supporting secure facility operations

• Access control systems
• Visitor management
• Alarm monitoring
• Physical security inspections
• Strong working knowledge of NISPOM
• DCSA requirements
• ICD 705
• COMSEC procedures
• Insider Threat programs

Desired Requirements

• Work experience with Department of Defense (DOD) customers

What We Offer

• Opportunity to grow
• Hands-on exposure to real-world network projects
• Supportive team environment with mentoring
• Competitive salary and outstanding benefits package
• Training and certification support

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) which includes both PSP contributions and an optional 401(k) plan (available immediately). Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $180,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on May 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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