CPSO: Space Programs Security Lead

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to lead program security for DoD/IC programs onsite. You will implement security plans, manage SAPs/SCIFs, and coordinate with GPSO, the site FSO, and security teams to protect assets.

This role requires US citizenship with TS/SCI clearance and 60-minute commuting radius, readiness to travel, and expertise in NISPOM and ICDs. Base pay range is $88,000–$110,000 USD per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current Tier 5 investigation (formerly SSBI) and must maintain an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph, as required by program sponsor(s).
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), SAP, SCI, and related security regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 5+ years of related work experience or have completed equivalent education, certification, and work experience.
• Must be located within (or relocate to) a 60 minute commute of the facility and be able to respond to and investigate after-hour alarms or on-call assignments when necessary.
• Ability to travel in support of other locations or programs when required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CPSO for assigned programs, acting as the primary liaison to the GPSO on all program security matters.
• Manage and administer program security for assigned programs in compliance with DoDM 5205.07, 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and other applicable government security directives.
• Author, implement, support, and enforce comprehensive security plans that protect classified and unclassified hardware, Launch Vehicles, and Space Vehicles during manufacture, movement, transportation, integration, and launch.
• Maintain the accreditation and compliance of program-specific SAPFs, SCIFs, and closed areas in accordance with ICD 705 and applicable DoW standards.
• Conduct physical security surveys and risk assessments, and implement countermeasures to protect personnel, facilities, and classified assets.
• Define the physical security requirements for assigned program areas and coordinate with the site security team on access control, intrusion detection, and container and combination management.
• Lead preparation for and support of government program security inspections, and support DCSA security reviews as they relate to assigned programs.
• Conduct administrative inquiries into security incidents and non-compliance, and report incidents, adverse information, and suspicious contacts as they relate to the assigned programs.
• Execute an ongoing facility and program-specific security education and training program, including initial, refresher, insider threat, and derivative classification training.
• Execute the security self-inspection program and the actions required to correct deficiencies and improve the overall security posture across each program area of responsibility.
• Perform personnel security (PERSEC) functions, including nomination interviews, validation of access requirements, submission of investigative requests and nomination packages, indoctrinations, and debriefings. Ensure personnel security records within your cognizance are accurately maintained in both internal and official government systems of record (SOR), such as DISS, NBIS, JADE, and TALON/SCT.
• Coordinate with the FSO and Insider Threat Program on reporting requirements for program-briefed personnel, including foreign travel, foreign contacts, and adverse information.
• Process program visit requests and support classified meetings.
• Properly account for, control, package, transmit, destroy, and safeguard classified assets and COMSEC.
• Perform courier duties and other security-related travel as needed.
• Review and generate DD Form 254s and provide guidance on flow-down security requirements.
• Provide indirect supervision and training of less experienced security staff members.
• Support Business Development by providing security requirements and estimating security support for proposals.
• Respond to alarms and other emergencies after business hours, including nights and weekends.
• Perform other security-related duties as assigned or required by program needs.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI with poly

NISPOM familiarity

Security regulations

Travel ability

Bachelor’s degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DISS

NBIS

JADE

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to lead program security for DoD/IC programs onsite. You will implement security plans, manage SAPs/SCIFs, and coordinate with GPSO, the site FSO, and security teams to protect assets.

This role requires US citizenship with TS/SCI clearance and 60-minute commuting radius, readiness to travel, and expertise in NISPOM and ICDs. Base pay range is $88,000–$110,000 USD per year with comprehensive benefits.