Contractor Program Security Officer

Vantor•Westminster, CO

1d•$78,000 - $114,400

About The Position

Vantor is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to join our team as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO). In this role, you will serve as the primary security authority supporting one or more classified customer programs. You will partner closely with program leadership, government customers, and corporate security to implement security requirements, manage program risk, and enable mission success. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, solutions-oriented security professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and effectively balances regulatory compliance with operational excellence. This role directly supports our commitment to protecting customer missions while enabling business growth and execution aligned with Vantor's strategic priorities.

Requirements

US Citizenship with active Top Secret security clearance and current SCI eligibility; ability to obtain Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph and maintain access required.
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of industrial, government, or program security experience supporting classified programs, or a master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of national security policies, to include (but not limited to): ICDs, NISPOM, Executive Orders, customer specific directives and instructions, Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), etc.
Experience administering SCI programs, personnel security, classified material control, and visitor management.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary security environment spanning personnel, physical, information, and industrial security.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Previous experience serving as a CPSO, CSSO, FSO or equivalent security role supporting NRO, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing customer requirements, and execute with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience preparing security documentation, reports, and compliance records.

Responsibilities

Administer all aspects of security for assigned classified programs in accordance with the NISPOM, ICDs, customer directives, and corporate security policies.
Oversee the protection, accountability, transmission, reproduction, and destruction of classified information and accountable material.
Establish and maintain secure facilities and workspaces, including supporting SCIF operations, visitor control, secure storage, and physical security requirements.
Develop, deliver, and maintain security education, awareness, and program-specific security briefings for cleared personnel.
Partner with government customers, Facility Security Officers (FSOs), Program Managers, Information System Security personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual and customer security requirements.
Conduct self-inspections, inventories, audits, and security assessments, implementing corrective actions to maintain compliance and continuously improve the security processes.
Support personnel security activities by coordinating access requests, security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, and required documentation in partnership with the Personnel Security Manager.
Prepare and maintain security documentation, including DD Form 254s, security plans, visit certifications, access rosters, and other required records.
Support classified meetings, customer visits, inspections, and security incidents, ensuring timely reporting and resolution.
Serve as a trusted security advisor to program teams, balancing mission execution with security compliance by providing proactive guidance, risk-based recommendations, and practical solutions.