Program Security Officer

Jobtailor; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to support DoD/IC environments in Arlington, VA. You will coordinate security authorizations, manage incidents, and ensure program access controls.

The role requires TS/SCI, 5+ years CPSO, DoDM 5205.07 familiarity, DISS usage, and strong documentation of inspections and plans. On-site work with strict compliance and safeguarding classified information.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CPSO experience within DoD or IC environments.
• Experience implementing DoDM 5205.07 V1-4.
• Experience writing and supporting test, OPSEC, and facility plans.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Knowledge of all volumes of the DoD Manual regarding classified information.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with government Program Security Officer to maintain program and facility accreditation.
• Manage security incidents, reporting, and trend analysis.
• Verify personnel access against security clearance levels through DISS.
• Establish and document security training for program‑accessed personnel.
• Conduct and document self‑inspections and provide corrective action plans.

Skills

CPSO experience

OPSEC planning

Security incident management

Security compliance knowledge

Clearance management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DISS familiarity

DoDM 5205.07 reference materials

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with government Program Security Officer to maintain program and facility accreditation
• Manage security incidents, reporting, and trend analysis
• Verify personnel access against security clearance levels through DISS
• Establish and document security training for program‑accessed personnel
• Conduct and document comprehensive self‑inspections and provide corrective action plans

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) within DoW or IC environments
• Experience implementing, managing, and administering DoDM 5205.07 V 1-4
• Experience writing and supporting all test, OPSEC, and facility plans
• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of all volumes of the DoD Manual regarding classified information
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED