Space Programs CPSO Lead - Security & Compliance

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach seeks a Senior CPSO to own day-to-day security for SAP, SCI, and high-assurance contracts. You will serve as the primary interface with government Program Security Officers and coordinate with Program Management, Engineering, the Facility Security Officer, ISSO/ISSM, and COMSEC.

This is a senior individual-contributor role responsible for standing up program security, writing procedures, preparing for inspections, and providing leadership with a clear read on

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, or related field.
• 10+ years of industrial/program security experience, including 5+ years as CPSO/CSSO.
• Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoDM 5205.07, ICD 704/705, classification management.
• Strong written and verbal communication with engineers and government security officers.
• On-site work in Redondo Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CPSO for SAP, SCI, and multi-level programs; ensure DD Form 254 compliance.
• Liaise with US Government Program Security Officers, DCSA, and customer security offices.
• Process PARs, SCI nominations, and access determinations; maintain security records.
• Prepare and maintain DD Form 254s; enforce flow-down of classification.
• Develop and maintain security documentation (SOPs, PPPs, OPSEC, CONOPs).
• Manage classified material accountability and disposition.
• Lead internal self-inspections and prepare for DCSA assessments.
• Coordinate with FSO on SCIF/SAPF operations and ICD 705.
• Coordinate RMF requirements with ISSO/ISSM and COMSEC.
• Support manufacturing, test, and operations CONOPs; travel as required.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Top Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

Polygraph

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years security

CPSO/CSSO

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, or related field

Tools

DISS

NBIS

Scattered Castles

JADE

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach seeks a Senior CPSO to own day-to-day security for SAP, SCI, and high-assurance contracts. You will serve as the primary interface with government Program Security Officers and coordinate with Program Management, Engineering, the Facility Security Officer, ISSO/ISSM, and COMSEC.

This is a senior individual-contributor role responsible for standing up program security, writing procedures, preparing for inspections, and providing leadership with a clear read on