Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Date Posted:

2023-11-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HVA34: Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164-7104 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Contractor Program Security Officer

Role Overview:

Collins Aerospace is looking for an experienced Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to support our Special Access Program (SAP) in Sterling, VA. The CPSO will manage, coordinate, and oversee matters pertaining to the SAP program with strict adherence to NISPOM, SAP Manuals, IC Directives, and IC Program Guides. Strong program security experience with multiple customers is required to understand the complexities of each customer and their unique protocols.

As the CPSO, you will be responsible for the management of accredited SAPFs, manage all security aspects of classified government contract programs and operations, lead self-inspections and security education programs to ensure security compliance, and work with internal and external partners to determine a mitigation strategy for any instances of non-compliance.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily security operations and ICD compliance for a secured facility.

  • Investigate and submit security violations and incident reports as needed by applicable government directives.

  • Prepare facility for required annual audits/vulnerability assessments conducted by multiple government agencies.

  • Coordinate, conduct, and implement annual security education and training per customer requirements and company policy.

  • Train and orient employees in security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government and customer regulations.

  • Maintain a relationship with multiple DOD agency representative(s), prime contractors, subcontractors, CPSO’s, and ISSM’s.

  • Maintain personnel security records within USG and Collins Aerospace requirements.

  • Maintain accountability and control of classified documents, COMSEC material and equipment.

  • Conduct secure equipment and classified material inventories, inspections, and other COMSEC related support and oversight.

  • Administer an inventory and document control program to account for COMSEC equipment and materials.

  • Administer security briefings, debriefings, and any additional required briefings.

  • Enforce compliance with COMSEC standards as related to training and security education to personnel operating COMSEC related equipment.

  • Apply mitigation policies and procedures to minimize incidents.

  • Maintain data compliance in DISS, NBIS, SIMS, and/or JADE accounts.

  • Prepare incoming and outgoing visit requests.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

  • U.S citizenship is required.

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance and additional program special access.

  • Familiar with DISS, SIMS, and NBIS.

  • Experience with Insider Threat programs and reporting.

  • Experience working with different DOD and IC Agencies.

  • Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Teams (O365)

  • Experience in writing and reviewing DD254's at all levels (from proposal to close out) to identify security requirements and ensure compliance.

  • Experience reviewing all security documents to include SOP, PAR, PSQ, SF-86, and IC security processing packages for accuracy and completeness.

  • Must be willing to travel domestically – Minimum travel (10-20%), generally supporting other company facilities.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies?  Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information, and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent, and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

  • Tuition reimbursement program

  • Student Loan Repayment Program

  • Life insurance and disability coverage

  • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

  • Adoption Assistance         

  • Autism Benefit

  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

  • Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services

  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

  •  And more! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

  • Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

  • Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

                                                                                                

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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