Senior SSO - National Security Programs Lead

Quantum Space; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity sharing

Health benefits (medical, dental, and视

Generous leave

HSA

401(k) matching

Job summary

Quantum Space is seeking an experienced Special Security Officer to lead and support security operations for classified and national security programs in the Hawthorne, CA area. You will serve as a trusted security partner to leadership, engineering, and program teams while building strong relationships with government customers and security stakeholders.

The role emphasizes deep security expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to operate in sensitive environments, including managing SCI/SAP

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible security experience supporting classified U.S. Government, defense, intelligence, aerospace, or national security programs
• Significant experience supporting classified programs within the national security space or regulated aerospace and defense
• Strong understanding of personnel, physical, information, and program security requirements
• Experience supporting SCI and/or SAP environments
• Working knowledge of ICD 705, DoD 5205.07, NISPOM requirements, and related government security guidance
• Experience interacting directly with government security representatives and program security stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility and build trusted relationships with government customers
• Ability to navigate complex government organizations and security processes effectively
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to operate independently in sensitive environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to translate complex security requirements for technical and non-technical teams

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary security interface between Quantum Space and U.S. Government customers, security representatives, and classified program stakeholders
• Build and maintain trusted relationships across the national security space and government security communities
• Develop and execute security strategies supporting classified programs and new mission opportunities
• Advise leadership on security requirements, risks, and considerations affecting classified programs
• Manage security requirements for classified programs, facilities, personnel, information, and operations
• Support SCI and SAP activities, as applicable
• Coordinate personnel security actions, including clearance processing, indoctrinations, debriefings, visit requests, access determinations, and related documentation
• Support the establishment, accreditation, and ongoing operation of classified facilities and secure work environments, including SCIFs and SAPFs as required
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and SOPs consistent with government and customer requirements
• Interpret and implement applicable security directives, including ICDs, DoD requirements, and customer-specific guidance
• Partner with business development and program teams to identify security requirements early in the capture and program lifecycle
• Support classified proposal, capture, and customer engagement activities
• Conduct security education, training, briefings, and awareness programs for employees supporting classified activities
• Prepare for and support government security reviews, inspections, and assessments
• Maintain strict accountability and protection of classified information and assets
• Help build a security culture that enables teams to move quickly while maintaining uncompromising standards for protecting national security information

Skills

Security leadership

National security

Government liaison

Risk management

Security policy

communicate effectively

Strong judgment

Job description

Quantum Space is seeking an experienced Special Security Officer to lead and support security operations for classified and national security programs in the Hawthorne, CA area. You will serve as a trusted security partner to leadership, engineering, and program teams while building strong relationships with government customers and security stakeholders.

The role emphasizes deep security expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to operate in sensitive environments, including managing SCI/SAP