Senior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Bowhead•Arlington, VA

1d•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. The purpose of this position is to provide security management oversight for all security activities related to various programs and contracts.

Requirements

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
Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility.
US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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