Senior Contractor Security Officer TS/SCI Eligible

Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in State College, PA is seeking a self-starting contractor program security officer. The role focuses on developing and administering local security programs for classified and proprietary materials in support of USG/DoD programs.

The position requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and experience in industrial security, with on-site work and opportunities to engage with sponsor security staff on program governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Industrial security experience.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments requiring strong communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of NISPOM, ICDs, and sponsor instructions to support Industrial Security operations.
• Assist with visitor control, safeguarding, classification, physical security, information system security, and personnel security.
• Develop and review security documentation such as SOPs, PARs, EAP, and Continuity of Business plans.
• Coordinate COMSEC policy implementation and manage related activities.
• Escort visitors and support after-hours alarm response and security checks.
• Collaborate with sponsor security staff to ensure compliance with program policies.
• Coordinate and support classified conferences and badge management.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

Industrial security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 3+ years

Associate Degree + 2+ years

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in State College, PA is seeking a self-starting contractor program security officer. The role focuses on developing and administering local security programs for classified and proprietary materials in support of USG/DoD programs.

The position requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and experience in industrial security, with on-site work and opportunities to engage with sponsor security staff on program governance and compliance.