Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Aviation & Missile Solutions (AMS) is currently seeking a Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO) to join our Huntsville, AL. team.

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

Must have current experience in the U.S.

Government, DoD, Intelligence, or contractor community in security management.

• Security Compliance & Documentation: Interpret and implement Security Classification Guides (SCGs). Prepare and implement facility security documents, including Fixed Facility Checklists (FFC), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Action Plans. Safeguard classified information, conduct security briefings (OPSEC, Insider Threat), and manage 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.

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s 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.

Top Secret clearance with current SCI eligibility

AMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.