Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)/Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Company: Blue Origin, LLC
Location: Kent
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of security experts, the Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)/Facility Security Officer (FSO) will lead, supervise, and direct all security measures necessary for implementing applicable requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and Intelligence Community (IC). This position will report to Blue Origin's Industrial Security Director. The CPSO/FSO will serve as the primary point of contact for many Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Program (SAP) and collateral security concerns and will ensure security is perceived as a critical process within the company. The position will also provide security expertise, guidance and advice to management and staff. The CPSO/FSO must have substantial security-related experience in support of DoD and IC programs with knowledge of government security regulations, manuals, and processes, to include the NISPOM, ICDs 704, 705 and other applicable DoD and IC directives.Additional responsibilities include:Manage collateral and SCI Personnel Security processes to obtain individual security clearances/accesses. Process personnel for new access and periodic reinvestigations.Develop and implement collateral and SCI security awareness training and education program to educate, refresh, and motivate personnel to protect people, property and information.Assist with sub-contractor management to ensure compliance with government security regulations/requirements.Manage physical security programs for classified facilities/spaces, including secure construction, alarm and access control systems, and monitoring and response plans.Manage Communication Security (COMSEC) duties and responsibilities (to include inventory, distribution and destruction).Develop, implement, and administer an Operations Security (OPSEC) program.Engage with government security counterparts for various contract specified security processes.Maintain compliance with all DoD and IC security-related policies and procedures.Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Emergency Action Procedures (EAP), and other Security Processes, Plans and Guidance for classified, controlled unclassified information, and proprietary materials.Track classified contract and classified sub-contract activities ensuring compliance with DD254s.Administer self-inspection program(s) and be responsible for periodic customer assessments.Develop, implement and train personnel on topics which include but not limited to: Insider Threat Awareness, Suspicious Contacts, Counterintelligence, Classification and Marking, Derivative Classification, Courier, Foreign Travel, OPSEC, COMSEC, Physical Security and specific training as directed by the DD254/contract/program.Oversee corrective actions and prepare reports for internal and external coordination addressing investigation results, culpability, impact assessment and future mitigation as applicable.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field plus 7 years' experienceOr high school diploma plus minimum 12 years' experienceKnowledge of JPAS, Scattered Castles, APICS, eFCL, STEPP, Central Office of Record, Key Support Central Facility, Classification Management, and Insider Threat Program requirements.In-depth knowledge of NISPOM and IC DirectivesProficiency at oral and written communication skillsMust be highly organized, able to prioritize tasking as well as multi-task, and willing to work in a team environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Must be a US Citizen and have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityAbility to work in a fast-paced, evolving, growing, and dynamic environmentAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusionDesired:Personnel Security Manager (PSM) training/certificationCPSO or FSO Certification or equivalentExperience with ISSM practices to support IT security effortsCOMSEC Responsible Officer certificationNational Classification Management Society (NCMS) and/or DSS Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) certificationsITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITARhere.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here and here.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at .

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