Contract Security Program Officer (CPSO)

Moog • Buffalo, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Moog's Military Aircraft (MMA) is looking for a Contract Security Program Officer (CPSO) to join them. You will report to the General Counsel for MMA and will have an on-site work schedule in East Aurora, NY. Relocation assistance is available.

This role involves ensuring adherence to applicable laws, national regulations, and Department of Defense (DOD) SAP security policies. The CPSO works closely with the SAP government program manager (GPM) to create a secure environment for successful SAP development and execution. Key responsibilities include approving security documentation, providing security instructions, approving transmission and transportation of SAP material, and reporting security violations. The role also encompasses personnel security, including overseeing Program Access Requests (PARs) and Access Eligibility Reviews, and potentially performing Special Access Program Personnel Security Official (SPO) functions. Physical security duties involve certifying facility access, accrediting SAP facilities (SAPFs), conducting inspections, verifying hardware/software authorization, and approving Secure Encryption Devices. Additionally, the CPSO manages and directs SAP Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) programs, delivers threat briefings for international travel, and provides tailored security training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
• 5+ years of FSO/CPSO experience
• 7+ years of experience in security roles
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP accesses
• Knowledgeable of the DoD SAP Manuals, Volumes 1-4, and ICD series manuals
• Experienced with developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Operations Security (OPSEC) Plans

Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence to applicable laws, national regulations, and Department of Defense (DOD) SAP security policies, including the DOD Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manuals (DoDM 5205.07 Volumes I-IV).
• Works closely with the SAP government program manager (GPM) to create a secure environment for successful SAP development and execution.
• Exercises approval authority for standard operating procedures (SOPs), security plans, and other security documentation.
• Provides detailed instructions and procedures based on the program’s security classification guide (SCG), SOPs, and applicable marking guides.
• Approves modes for transmission and transportation of SAP material.
• Notifies and reports security violations to the GPM with a copy to the appropriate Cognizant Authority and the Special Access Program Central Office.
• Takes immediate action when new adverse or questionable information is discovered regarding an individual with current access.
• Oversees Program Access Requests (PARs) and Access Eligibility Reviews.
• Ensures that a SAP-trained and knowledgeable SAP personnel security official (SPO) is assigned to each organization or facility.
• May perform Special Access Program Personnel Security Official (SPO) functions when designated by the CA SAPCO.
• Certifies accesses to the facility.
• Accredits SAP facilities (SAPFs) and ensures compliance with DoDM 5205.07, Volume 3, and ICD 705.
• Conducts or verifies inspections of approved SAPFs for security compliance.
• Verifies adherence to configuration management policies for hardware and software authorization.
• Approves Secure Encryption Devices.
• Manages and directs assigned SAP Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) programs.
• Ensures SETA programs meet specific SAP requirements.
• Delivers country-specific threat and defensive briefings for personnel traveling abroad.
• Provides overall security training tailored to the unique needs of the SAP.

Benefits

• great compensation package
• bonus opportunities
• matching 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off
• holidays
• parental leave program
• relocation assistance
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
• other supplemental benefit coverages
• Tuition Assistance
• mentorship and coaching opportunities
• leadership development
• other personal growth programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior