Senior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

SENIOR CONTRACTOR PROGRAM SECURITY OFFICER (NAUT):

Bowhead seeks a Senior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to support our customer on the Nautical contract in the Arlington, VA area. This position provides day-to-day security management oversight for all program and contract security activities, ensuring full compliance with government security requirements across facilities where classified work is conducted.

Purpose of Position: Provide security management oversight for all security activities related to various programs and contracts.

• Provide day-to-day security oversight in the facility or complex where classified work is being conducted
• Implement and execute all security requirements, as well as any additional guidance issued by the Government contract/Program Office
• Coordinate program security efforts with government security POCs, including the GSSO, PSO, SSO, and others as necessary
• Conduct and document annual self-inspections and evaluate all inspection documentation
• Develop corrective action plans from inspection shortfalls and ensure they are distributed to applicable entities (e.g., PSO, SSO) until complete
• Establish and enforce Security Standard Operating Procedures
• Establish, conduct, and document initial, situational, and annual refresher training for all assigned classified-access individuals
• Coordinate security matters, including personnel vetting issues and security incidents, with applicable contract leadership and Government POCs, and ensure records are updated within applicable security systems (DISS, JADE)
• Interface with facility Cybersecurity ISSMs/ISSOs to ensure full protection of all classified material
• Report and track personnel reporting requirements (e.g., foreign travel, foreign contacts) to applicable entities
• Ensure complete understanding and implementation of NISPOM and ICD requirements
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize security activities to accomplish mission objectives
• Handle classified information according to proper procedures and security protocols
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree (4-year degree) or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years of Industrial Security experience on a contract of similar size and complexity
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Recent experience with security management policies and procedures

Certification Requirements:

Desired: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Special Security Program Credential (S-SPC or SSPC), or other relevant industrial/special security certifications

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

Target salary range is between $140,000 - $170,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility. Due to work requirements, this position will not entertain work from home capabilities. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

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