Contractor Special Security Officer

Vantor • Westminster, CO

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Vantor is seeking a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to join their team in Westminster, CO. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) to support classified government contracts. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. Government security clearance. The company emphasizes a mission-driven environment focused on spatial intelligence and problem-solving.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen with active Top Secret clearance.
• Willing and able to obtain SCI accesses and successfully pass a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.
• 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, etc.
• Experience as an appointed Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), or Facility Security Officer (FSO).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or three (3) years experience with a Master’s degree; or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with National Industrial Security System (NISS), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Scattered Castles, Security Information Management System (SIMS) and other security databases.
• Understanding of the DD-254 process and management.

Nice To Haves

• Current/active TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Implement government security requirements in support of classified and commercial contracts.
• Engage with the Cognizant Security Authority and the Government Contracting Authority (GCA) to ensure National Security Information is protected in accordance with policy and expectations.
• Develop and provide oversight for all aspects of program security for collateral and SCI programs.
• Support Vantor’s overall program security posture to ensure compliance with corporate and government regulations.
• Implement all aspects of a security program to include DD-254s, Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), security processes, security education and awareness program, etc.
• Conduct audits of all contracts to ensure compliance with all security requirements.
• Safeguard and account for classified materials in accordance with the NISPOM.
• Submit and track SCI access nominations.
• Conduct program indoctrination briefings.
• Process incoming and outgoing classified visit requests.
• Partner with cross-departmental management to coordinate security initiatives in line with the overall business strategy and an emerging perspective focusing on security.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Mental health resources
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Adoption reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved.

What This Job Offers

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