Deputy Manager - CPSO/CSSO with Security Clearance

About us One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team. What you'll do As a Viasat security professional you will be a valuable asset to our dynamic Security team. You will have a broad range of responsibilities and will be encouraged to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers, to include several government agencies. We'll count on you to ensure strict compliance with government, customer, and company security policies and procedures including the DoD Manual 5205.07 Vol 1-4, 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), DoD 5105.21 Vol 1-3, DoDI 5200.01, DoDI 5205.11, Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-53, JSIG), and related SCI/DoD manuals and directives. In this unique role, you have the opportunity to lead and mentor a small team of security professionals while working as a CPSO/CSSO to ensure programs and security personnel are operating in an efficient, compliant, and forward-leaning manner. The ideal candidate will have a wide range of experience to expand across multiple security disciplines and flourish in a fast-paced work environment while multitasking and adjusting priorities to meet the needs of the customers, Security team, and supported business units. You will think quickly to effectively solve problems using strong reasoning skills, be a self-starter who works well individually and as team, possess the social skills to interact courteously and effectively with a diverse group of individuals, have the ability to operate while under pressure, possess good problem-solving skills, and be able to implement policies in a professional manner. The day-to-day * As a lead CPSO/CSSO you will manage the oversight and implementation of contractual security requirements and CDRLs for programs and personnel under your purview.
* Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development/mentoring to professionals at all levels.
* Set team objectives and milestones to ensure efficient alignment with business objectives while maintaining compliance with US Government and Viasat Company directives and policies.
* Exhibit knowledge to run a diverse portfolio while mentoring members of the team.
* Lead proposal activities and responses on behalf of Security.
* Prepare and efficiently implement DD-254s for prime and subcontracting activities.
* Document control functions to include destruction, inventory, and accountability.
* Process clearance and access to include the review, submission, and coordination of PARs, PSQs, SCI clearance requests.
* Administer SAP/SCI SETA program to include execution of indoctrinations PIA's/4414s, debriefings, derivative classification, courier, annual and event specific training.
* Support visitor control and meeting coordination.
* Lead incident investigation and response.
* Conduct self-inspections and implement corrective action plans.
* Maintain physical security integrity of ICD 705 spaces to include participation in new builds, de-accreditations, and potential after-hour alarm/emergency response to facility.
* Collaborate with and assist the ISSM/ISSO on the implementation of RMF requirements supporting Authority to Operate activities to include equipment control, sanitization, writing security policy and procedures, completing continuous monitoring activities, etc.
* Be responsible for the development and implementation of local SOPs, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency is maintained across the program areas.
* Partner with personnel across functional organizations such as Senior Leadership, HR, legal, IT Security, Contracts, Purchasing, etc., in support of Insider Threat, OPSEC, and Program Protection execution. What you'll need * US Citizenship with active Top Secret Clearance.
* 6+ years working with SAP and SCI programs with solid understanding of DoD Manual 5205.07 Vol 1-4, 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), DoD 5105.21 Vol 1-3, DoDI 5200.01, DoDI 5205.11, Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-53, JSIG), and related SCI/DoD manuals and directives.
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. What will help you on the job * Working experience onboarding and closing out programs/contracts.
* Demonstrated experience in the authoring, implementing, and managing of security policy tailored to customer requirements such as SOPs, Program Protection Plans, OPSEC Plans, company policies, etc.
* Experience with security software programs (e.g., DISS, NISS, SIMS, JADE, eQIP)
* Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general office equipment.
* Ability to travel on company business, less than 10% of time.
* Experience leading the build and de-accreditation of ICD 705 facilities.
* Completion of CSSO/CPSO training courses (SAP Intro, SAP Mid-Level) and ICD 705 training.
* Strong intuition for business.
#LI-GS1 Salary range $149,500.00 - $204,000.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $178,000.00- $241,000.00/ annually At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at EEO Statement Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.