Senior Industrial Security Representative (ISR)/Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

About the Role

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is seeking a Senior Industrial Security Representative (ISR)/Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to support work in Alexandria, VA. The ISR/CPSO is responsible for safeguarding industrial installations, resources, utilities, materials, tools, and information essential to the organization’s operations. This role involves protecting and managing classified information and equipment, ensuring adherence to federal laws, regulations, and directives for classification management, and overseeing clearance prescreening, verification, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Management, maintenance, and accreditation preservation of Open Storage Spaces (OSS) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs)
• Processing of Prime and Sub DD254s; escorting uncleared personnel/visitors
• Updating and maintaining facility checklists; conducting routine/annual inspections
• Maintaining databases and responding to emerging security-related issues
• Processing outgoing visit requests and validating incoming visit requests
• Conducting Personnel Security processing actions, including requesting, reviewing, approving, and submitting clearance packages up to SCI nomination packages
• Maintaining Personnel Security databases to track new employee security clearance actions and annual security training completion status
• Conducting security self-inspections, applying risk mitigation methodologies, and supporting customer assessments
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including government customers and oversight authorities
• Documenting compliance activities and ensuring cleared personnel complete required security education and training
• Conducting customer-required inspections of OSS & SCIFs and uploading results to customer databases

Qualifications

• Typically requires a BA degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience
• Additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree
• Prior experience as a Facility Security Officer and CPSO with working knowledge of NISPOM, DoD security guidance, ICDs, and SEADs
• Active TS/SCI access with a CI poly
• Extensive experience with classified and unclassified networks and facility clearance requirements
• Working knowledge of SF-86, SF-312, DD-254, SF700, SF702, and other required forms
• Experience with government and corporate security databases such as NISS, DISS, eQIP, and SIMS
• Experience consolidating SCI nomination packages and reviewing SF 86s and supplemental forms
• Ability to develop and conduct security briefings, debriefings, and training programs
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
• COMSEC Custodian certificate or experience

Skills

• Strong understanding of Physical Security requirements for OSS, SCIFs, and collateral Restricted Areas, specifically ICD 705 standards
• Ability to interpret and apply company and government security policies
• Experience with Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment

Preferred Qualifications

• FSO training certificate for possessing facilities from DCSA
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) Certification or Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs, EAPs, and OPSEC plans
• Knowledge of courier preparation procedures
• Experience conducting Security incident inquiries

Pay Range: $82,550.00 - $149,225.00