Contractor Program Security Officer

Technology Security Associates is seeking a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), entry level, to maintain a security environment for dynamic government program offices under Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division in Patuxent River, MD.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop, Implement, and Administer security plans, programs, and policies for program personnel and facilities. Manage NISPOM, DoDM 5200.01 Vol. 1-3, and DoDI 5200.48 related Program Security requirements to include physical, information, and personnel matters.
• Maintain compliance with the US Government security regulations and directives. Participate in compliance assessment reviews and perform self-inspections to ensure compliance with government and company regulations/requirements. Identify deficiencies and recommends corrective action.
• Complete daily facility inspection checklists, manage door/safe combinations, etc. to ensure compliance with regulations and requirements.
• Maintain personnel security database, conducts inquiries required for security incidents and ensures compliance with regulations and requirements.
• Develop, implement, and administer Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA) programs. Conduct indoctrination briefings for newly assigned personnel instructing individuals on the requirements for safeguarding program documentation and facility security policies.
• Prepare, review, and submit DD-254s. Coordinate with Prime contractor and manage sub-contracts to ensure security compliance with government regulations/requirements.
• Maintain document and material accountability program, oversee secure storage and workspaces for customers and company, conduct annual inventory of accountable material. Ensures that all classified materials held by the site are compliant with the regulations and directives, which govern marking, handling, controlling, removing, transporting, sanitizing, reusing, and destroying classified information and equipment containing classified information.
• Resolve other related program Security issues.

Qualifications Required:

• Have a high school diploma and 1 year of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Strong writing ability.
• Problem solving/process improvement skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, adept at multi-tasking and initiating projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn in a dynamic program environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve compliance discrepancies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with government customers and internal teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Interim Secret
• Familiarity with DoD security requirements, including NISPOM, DoDM 5200.01, and DoDI 5200.48.
• Previous experience supporting classified programs or working in a secure facility environment.
• Experience with security databases such as DISS, NBIS, or similar personnel security systems.

TSA is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employees. The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. JHNA/TSA provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.