Lead Contractor Security Officer for Classified Programs

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to lead program security across DoD/IC initiatives. The role is onsite at the Long Beach, CA headquarters, reporting to the PCB security leadership.

You will develop and enforce security plans, coordinate with GPSO and site teams, and support classified launch-related activities. You must hold TS/SCI with polygraph, be within commuting distance, and be prepared for travel.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with active Tier 5 investigation and TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Experience with DoD/NISPOM, ICD directives and related security regs.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must be able to relocate/commute within 60 minutes of facility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CPSO for assigned programs and liaison to GPSO.
• Administer program security per DoDM 5205.07 and NISPOM incl. SAP/SCI.
• Develop and enforce security plans for hardware, launch vehicles, and spaces.

Skills

US Citizen with Tier 5 investigation

Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygram

Security regulations knowledge (NISPOM

Ability to travel

Security program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

DISS

NBIS

JADE

TALON/SCT

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to lead program security across DoD/IC initiatives. The role is onsite at the Long Beach, CA headquarters, reporting to the PCB security leadership.

You will develop and enforce security plans, coordinate with GPSO and site teams, and support classified launch-related activities. You must hold TS/SCI with polygraph, be within commuting distance, and be prepared for travel.