Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Aviation & Missile Solutions (AMS) is currentlyseeking a Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO) tojoin our Huntsville, AL. team.

This position will be responsible for instituting all customer-relatedsecurity requirements as it relates to the contracts, security compliance,procedures, and operations for specialized government programs to include dailysecurity management, oversight for multiple programs, ensure adherence to 32CFRPart 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM),Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and DoDM Special Access Program,(SAP) manuals, covering physical security, personnel clearances, andinformation systems.

Must have current experience in the U.S. Government,DoD, Intelligence, or contractor community in security management.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Compliance & Documentation: Interpret andimplement Security Classification Guides (SCGs). Prepare and implement facilitysecurity documents, including Fixed Facility Checklists (FFC), StandardOperating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Action Plans. Safeguardclassified information, conduct security briefings (OPSEC, Insider Threat), andmanage courier and destruction procedures.

• Personnel Security: Process, track, and maintain associated documentation, including indoctrinations, debriefings, and nominations. Maintain access rosters and update appropriate policies and procedures as required.
• Physical Security: Manage customer specific government requirements (physical security, facility security, access control, network, IT security, and personnel, etc.). Oversee classified material accountability, preform site inspections and alarm testing.
• Compliance and Reporting: Act as the liaison between the company and government security officers. Conduct Annual Self-Inspection using the customer specific Integrated Security Assessment Checklist. Maintain facility accreditation. Coordinate with government agencies to obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelors degree or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Must have at least 3+ years of experience in one of the following areas: Industrial or Government Security involving Counterintelligence, Personnel Security, Information Security, Information Systems Security, Physical Security, Technical Security, hands-on supervisory security leadership, or project management.
• Must have demonstrable experience implementing related areas of: IC Standards or Directives; DoD Directives, Instructions, Manuals, or Standards, i.e., DoDM 5105.21 and DoDM 5205.07; 32CFR Part 117, NISPOM; or related government regulations.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing ability. Must be professional, capable of independent engagement, and possess the ability to collaborate with peers and personnel to ensure adherence to regulations and guidelines. Additionally, the candidate must be adept to independent decision-making, possess a high degree of individual initiative and organizational skills, and function with minimal supervision.

SecurityQualifications:

TopSecret clearance with current SCI eligibility 

AMS is proud to be an Equal OpportunityEmployer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals withDisabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.