Senior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Senior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to oversee day-to-day security for classified work in the Arlington area. The role requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and US citizenship.

You will implement security requirements, coordinate with government POCs, conduct inspections, and maintain records in DISS/JADE. On-site work only, with extensive interaction across DoD and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of Industrial Security experience on a contract of similar size and complexity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day security oversight for classified work in the facility or complex.
• Implement and execute all security requirements and government guidance.
• Coordinate program security efforts with government POCs (GSSO, PSO, SSO).
• Conduct and document annual self-inspections and evaluate inspection documentation.
• Develop corrective action plans from inspections and distribute to applicable entities.
• Establish and enforce Security Standard Operating Procedures.
• Coordinate security matters including personnel vetting and incidents with contract leadership; update records in security systems (DISS, JADE).
• Interface with facility Cybersecurity ISSMs/ISSOs to protect all classified material.
• Report and track personnel reporting requirements (foreign travel, foreign contacts).
• Maintain understanding and implementation of NISPOM and ICD requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize security activities; handle classified information per procedures.

Skills

Industrial Security

Security management

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 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
• 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

Target salary range is between $140,000 - $170,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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.