Job description

The Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) is responsible for the management of one or more security programs/activities to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and submits routine documentation related to company and government security compliance standards and regulations
• Partners with security staff from various government agencies and commercial customers to ensure Ascent Aerospace’s compliance with directives and regulations and obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations
• Maintain the confidence of our customers in our security systems to appropriately protect information
• Conducts security briefings and maintains security education programs
• Identifies program issues and implements effective solutions to identified security problems
• Investigates security incidents and violations relating to classified programs and establishes the basis for possible disciplinary action
• Coordinates development and implementation of corrective actions to identified problems
• Reviews & adjusts security program requirements for efficiency and standardization
• Communicates results of security endeavors in both verbal and written form
• Participates in planning and preparations of new security programs including supporting proposal efforts
• Provides security guidance in specified field and acts as liaison with specific program customer and sponsor program contractual security requirements
• Ensures accuracy of security records and files
• Other activities as required

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field is preferred plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a CPSO
• Proficient knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and DoD Security Policies, Regulations, Directives and Instructions
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Personnel Security Clearance up to the Secret level, and required program access with completion of a successful polygraph, as applicable
• Must have held a DoD security clearance in the past 2 years and be able to attain and maintain active Secret Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in ability to provide leadership using functional knowledge and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in ability to comprehend and comply with detailed procedures and apply interpersonal skills, which enable successful interface with clients, program customers and program sponsors
• Proficient knowledge of all security policies and procedures and ability to interpret security requirements and apply them consistently across diverse situations
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work independently and ability to prioritize, schedule and complete multiple tasks
• Proficient ability to display appropriate discretion and judgment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None

TRAVEL
10-20% between company sites in Orange County, and to customer sites as required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder')

Ascent Aerospace is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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