Senior CPSO: National Security Program Lead

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

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.