Job Description

Responsibilities

This candidate will function as the Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO) to multiple Peraton Labs programs supporting a variety of customers. The position is in our Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland office. This key role requires the candidate to:

• Serve as a security subject matter expert for Spe cia l Access Programs ( SAPs )
• Work closely with the PSO and GSSO to provide security, intelligence, counterintelligence, and programmatic oversight to SAPs and other sensitive activities throughout their life cycle
• Develop SOPs and guidance pertaining to management and execution of SAPs and sensitive activities which involve multiple commands and activities
• Design and implement security plans and security training for supporting personnel
• Develop, review, and approve test and demonstration security and Operations Security ( OPSEC ) plans for SAPs

Expected Task Scope:

• Ensure adherence to applicable laws as well as national, DoD, and other SAP security policies and requirements such as DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manuals: DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1 - 4
• When required, ensures that contract-specific SAP security requirements such as TEMPEST and Operations Security (OPSEC) are accomplished
• Prepare and update SOPs for PSO approval
• Provide detailed instructions and procedures in accordance with the program’s SCG, SOPs, and applicable marking guides
• Ensure adherence to special communications requirements, capabilities, and procedures within the SAPF, including briefings, debriefings, and foreign travel briefings
• Ensure that all self-inspections are conducted
• Oversee transmission of SAP material
• Develop a transportation plan and forwards to PSO for approval
• When designated by theca SAPCO, GSSO/CPSO may perform Special Access Program Personnel Security Official (SPO) functions
• Provide initial program indoctrination of employees after access approval; and debrief as required
• Review all foreign travel itineraries of program-accessed personnel
• Conduct pre and post-travel briefings/debriefings
• Evaluate foreign travel trends for SAP-accessed personnel keeps information readily accessible
• Receive reportable information on SAP-accessed individuals such as personnel changes and derogatory information
• Ensure adequate secure storage and workspace
• Establish and maintain a SAPF in accordance with, DoDM 5205.07, Volume 3, and ICD 705
• Establish and oversee the visitor control program
• Perform Special Access Program Facility Accrediting Officials (SAOs) functions, when designated by the CA SAPCO
• Certify SAP accesses to the facility for visits between a prime contractor and the prime's subcontractors
• Establish security training and briefings specifically tailored to the unique requirements of the SAP
• Deliver country-specific threat/defensive briefs to personnel travelling to foreign countries
• Deliver annual refresher training covering the topics outlined on the SAP Refresher Training Record
• Establish and oversee a classified material control program for each SAP
• Conduct annual inventory of accountable classified material
• Maintain a control log for all SAP material that is not accountable
• Establish written procedures as well as monitors procedures for reproduction and destruction
• Establish and oversee specialized procedures for transmission of SAP materials
• Provide detailed courier instructions

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 4 years with Associate's Degree; 6 years with no degree
• Experience with OPSEC and security disciplines, including information, physical, industrial, foreign disclosure, operations, and personnel
• Knowledge of SAP regulations and policies
• Working experience in DISS database
• ​Knowledge of DoD security policies and procedures
• Excellent working knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint environments
• Active TS Clearance with ability to obtain SCI
• U.S. Citizenship

Ideal Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge with DoDM 5200.01 Volume I-IV, DoDM 5205.07 I-III and AR380-381
• Provide security and programmatic guidance to SAPs
• Implement SOPs and guidance pertaining to management and execution of SAPs and sensitive activities which involve multiple commands and activities
• Thorough knowledge/ understanding of the JADE personal database
• Implement security plans and security training for supporting personnel

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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