Security and Environmental Health and Safety (S&EHS) provides, services and solutions to safeguard people and the environment, secure and protect company information and assets and enhance operational efficiency. Security provides quality leadership, services and solutions to safeguard people and the environment, secure and protect company information and assets as well as enhance operational efficiency for the Corporation.

This role is an onsite role and the selected individual will be working in a Sr. CPSO (Contractor Program Security Officer) role and assisting with/addressing compliance of the SAP (Special Access Programs) as well as SCI programs.

Responsible for the security administration, management and operations of the facilities associated to these programs. The Sr. CPSO is the primary interface with Aerospace Program Management and government agencies/customers regarding program security matters and requirements.  Responsible for providing security support ensuring classified information is properly safeguarded and will provide on-site support for all security actions in accordance with corporate and governmental policies and directives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate with the PSO and GPM/CPM to create a secure environment for SAP operations.
• Manage security operations within their assigned activity, organization, or office
• Work with the ISSM/ISSO to safeguard Information Systems in the SAPF and ensures adherence to any applicable laws as well as any SCI or SAP security policies and requirements
• Supports enterprise SAP discussions and activities to comply with corporate and program expectations and requirements and assist other office locations as needed
• Establish and conduct training for SAP-accessed individuals
• Coordinates initial access eligibility determinations and creates PARs or SCI nominations
• Maintain personnel security records for SAP and SCI related programs to include the use of DISS, and other customer systems of record
• Conducts pre- and post-travel briefings and oversees foreign travel and contact reporting
• Coordinates the visitor control process for SAP meetings
• Provides initial program indoctrination security briefing and security education / refreshers training
• Conduct annual self-inspections and submit corrective action plans
• Creates, updates, and maintains SOPs for security policies unique to their facilities and SAP
• Oversee transmission of SAP material using approved methods
• Provide courier instructions and training to SAP-briefed couriers
• Develop transportation plans and reproduction procedures
• Establish and ensure compliance with the Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program.
• Conduct briefings on reporting requirements and security incidents
• Maintain administrative security documentation
• Assist the customer in the development of Program Protection Plans
• Prepare DD Form 254 and manage SAP material inventory and disposition.
• Coordinates with Physical Security on any program construction needs/modifications to the facility
• Work with junior level security officers to balance multiple customer workloads and ensure coverage
• Conduct security inquiries, identify suspected security infractions and violations, develop reports, and make recommendations to the government security team for corrective action(s)
• Develop, coordinate, submit for approval, and implement entry/exit inspection procedures for the facility
• Execute and document completion of an annual physical inventory of Top-Secret material under the control of the facility's registry
• Executing DoD and IC policies: Working knowledge of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manuals volumes 1-4, ICD 705, ICD 704, and/or NISPOM applicable sponsor procedures
• Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements: (Contractor Program Security Officer/CPSO III)

• 8 or more years of relevant experience with High School Diploma
• Current TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP accesses. U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Previous CPSO experience
• Expert Knowledgeable of the DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1-4 SAP manuals and ICD series manuals
   

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements: (Contractor Program Security Officer/CPSO IV)

• 10 or more years of relevant experience with High School Diploma
• All mentioned requirements above as well

How You Can Stand Out

• It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college
• TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph
• CDSE Certifications
• CDSE SPeD Certifications
   

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.