Job ID: 18710The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking applicants for a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) with an active Security Clearance to support new classified contracts awarded to SDL as well as provide support to current programs in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The CPSO will work closely with security management and assigned program staff on all aspects of special program security.
Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Interpret and enforce government and company security policies and provide direction and guidance to program personnel
• Interface with program managers and maintain liaison with US Government Program Security Officers
• Provide prime/subcontractor security support and direction including the development and maintenance of DD254's and security guidance
• Develop and revise program level security plans, procedures, and instructions
• Provide classification guidance to employees, develop, and provide security education and awareness training, conduct security briefings, lead security self-inspections and audits, and investigate security incidents
• Assist the Construction Security Manager with new construction/renovations to secure space as needed
• Respond to and investigate after hour alarms, on call assignment for assigned spaces

• BS Degree or 5 or more years of Security experience working as an Industrial Security Officer or CPSO with DoD or Intelligence Community customers. Equivalent and relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for education requirements.
• Must be a US citizen and hold an active Security Clearance with an in-scope background investigation
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the DoD SAP Manuals, ICDs and TEMPEST
• Ability to apply the foregoing knowledge of government security requirements in a complex multi-level secure environment to ensure program compliance in non-routine situations
• Ability to work independently to identify, assess & resolve unique security situations with innovative solutions geared to facilitate contract performance within the bounds of security requirements
• Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on clear and cogent presentation of complex information
• Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions
• Must have a professional demeanor, good people skills, ability to communicate effectively, and be able to perform in a multi-tasked, dynamic environment

• Top-Secret Clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance (SCI)
• Field experience with ICD-705 construction projects, including escorting construction personnel, verification of building requirements, and documentation of the process
• Experience with building accreditation packages (CSP, TEMPEST Checklist and FFC)

• Generous paid annual, sick, and holiday paid leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
• Great employer retirement contribution with up to 14.2% of annual gross earnings with no matching required!
• Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
• A variety of inexpensive-premium, high-quality health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Relocation assistance available for most positions

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet