Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Responsibilities

• Serve as Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO)
• Responsible for the mandatory annual 100% TS SAP inventory at all sites
• Verify all active SAP items in SIMS are assigned to a Prime Custodian, all items are signed for and receipts uploaded, ensure items are assigned to a security container owned by the prime custodian
• Ensure all TS SAP documents and media (CDs, DVDs, USBs) and hard drives documents are controlled in SIMS
• Create a report of all findings and discrepancies
• Aid the Media Control Manager (MCM) in their duties, to include providing updates and recommendations for changes to the PMO Media Control Plan as needed
• Ensure an annual review/inventory of all media at the PMO sites
• Ensure that all media leaving and entering the PMO site is receipted for, asset tagged, and given an IA number
• Program Access Request (PAR) Quality Reviewer
• Review and route PARs for access to the PMO
• Update and maintain the master PAR tracker
• Ensure all responsible personnel keep files updated and consistent with information listed in JADE SAP
• Personnel Officer (SPO) Training
• Create, maintain, and conduct SPO training as needed
• Annual Security Education Training and Awareness (SETA)
• Oversee, create, and conduct annual SETA training for the PMO
• Coordinate and conduct face-to-face and virtual sessions
• Ensure all PMO personnel provide the CPSO staff with updated PSQ and applicable templates for upload into JADE
• Annual Self-Inspections
• Conduct mandatory annual self-inspections for the PMO
• Manage All Security Team Activities
• Review/document comments/corrections to the Customer on a myriad of security documents, i.e., SOP’s, OPSEC plans, Security Test Plans, Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC’s) and other documentation
• Ensure personnel folders (electronic/hard copy) have the required documentation, e., approved Program Access Request (PAR), training, and Program Indoctrination Agreement (PIA)
• Provide assistance for facility Site Assist Visits and compliance inspections
• Ensure thorough, accurate, and documented self-inspection
• Review documentation validate office procedures and provide assistance during physical inspections and provide feedback/recommendations to the Customer
• Develop/ administer a Security Education, Training and Awareness (SETA) program that includes, but is not limited to; indoctrinations, briefings, foreign travel, couriers, event-driven briefings, and debriefings
• Maintain a visitor control and badging system that supports Unclassified, Collateral, SAP and SCI visit requirements
• Prepare, maintain and obtain signature approval of Program Office courier credentials
• Implement and execute security policies and procedures that help ensure classified information is protected in all stages at all times
• Aid the Site Lead in drafting monthly activity reports for Program Manager approval
• Aid the Site Lead in drafting the semi-annual (January / July) self-assessments for Program Manager approval

  Qualifications

  • One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required
  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • Active Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Special Program Security Credential (SPSC) (desired), or the ability to obtain these certifications within six (6) months of onboarding
  • U.S. citizenship and a final DoD TOP SECRET clearance with most recent investigation (SSBI, SBPR, PPR, T5, T5R) completed within the last 6 years

  Skills & Technology Used

  • Demonstrated experience with MS Office Tools, SharePoint, and Adobe PDF
  • Decision making skills that promote working autonomously when managing and executing projects, tasks, and work assignments
  • Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail