Senior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead in the Arlington, VA area seeks a Senior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to provide day-to-day security management oversight for all program and contract security activities. The role ensures full compliance with government security requirements across facilities where classified work is conducted.

Responsibilities include coordinating with government POCs, conducting self-inspections, and developing corrective action plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4-year) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of Industrial Security on contracts of similar size.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with DoD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day security oversight in facilities with classified work.
• Implement and execute security requirements and guidance from Government contract/Program Office.
• Coordinate program security efforts with government POCs (GSSO, PSO, SSO, and others).
• Conduct and document annual self-inspections and evaluate inspection documentation.
• Develop corrective action plans from inspection shortfalls and distribute to applicable entities.
• Establish and enforce Security Standard Operating Procedures.
• Establish, conduct, and document initial, situational, and annual refresher training for all classified-access individuals.
• Coordinate security matters, including personnel vetting issues and security incidents, with contract leadership and Government POCs; update records in DISS/JADE.
• Interface with Cybersecurity ISSMs/ISSOs to ensure protection of all classified material.
• Report and track personnel reporting requirements (foreign travel, foreign contacts).
• Ensure understanding and implementation of NISPOM and ICD requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize security activities to accomplish mission objectives.
• Handle classified information according to procedures and security protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

DoD liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

SENIOR CONTRACTOR PROGRAM SECURITY OFFICER (NAUT):

Bowhead seeks a Senior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to support our customer on the Nautical contract in the Arlington, VA area. This position provides day-to-day security management oversight for all program and contract security activities, ensuring full compliance with government security requirements across facilities where classified work is conducted.

Purpose of Position: Provide security management oversight for all security activities related to various programs and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day security oversight in the facility or complex where classified work is being conducted
• Implement and execute all security requirements, as well as any additional guidance issued by the Government contract/Program Office
• Coordinate program security efforts with government security POCs, including the GSSO, PSO, SSO, and others as necessary
• Conduct and document annual self-inspections and evaluate all inspection documentation
• Develop corrective action plans from inspection shortfalls and ensure they are distributed to applicable entities (e.g., PSO, SSO) until complete
• Establish and enforce Security Standard Operating Procedures
• Establish, conduct, and document initial, situational, and annual refresher training for all assigned classified-access individuals
• Coordinate security matters, including personnel vetting issues and security incidents, with applicable contract leadership and Government POCs, and ensure records are updated within applicable security systems (DISS, JADE)
• Interface with facility Cybersecurity ISSMs/ISSOs to ensure full protection of all classified material
• Report and track personnel reporting requirements (e.g., foreign travel, foreign contacts) to applicable entities
• Ensure complete understanding and implementation of NISPOM and ICD requirements
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize security activities to accomplish mission objectives
• Handle classified information according to proper procedures and security protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4-year degree) or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years of Industrial Security experience on a contract of similar size and complexity
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Recent experience with security management policies and procedures

Certification Requirements:

Desired: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Special Security Program Credential (S-SPC or SSPC), or other relevant industrial/special security certifications

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility. Due to work requirements, this position will not entertain work from home capabilities. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.