Staff Contractor Program Security Officer (R3733)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Boston, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, YouTube and Instagram.

Job Description:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced security professional to fill the role of Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) in support of multiple special access programs. As a CPSO, you will be responsible for managing, directing, administering, and developing security programs and procedures for assigned programs that have security requirements beyond the standard regulations outlined in 32 CFR Part 117.

Your primary responsibility will be to manage the company's special security program to ensure the successful development and execution of classified programs. You will oversee the full lifecycle of the programs, ensuring strict adherence to applicable laws, Department of Defense (DoD) policies and requirements. As the primary interface with government agencies regarding program security matters and requirements, you will play a crucial role in representing our organization.

Your duties will include completing the Program Access Request (PAR) process, preparing for inspections, processing visit requests, conducting security briefings, refreshers, and debriefings, maintaining access rosters, classified mail, and intrusion detection/access control systems, alarm response, as well as performing other assigned duties.

What you'll do:

• Security Management
• Perform program security administrative tasks, including filing, updating logs/lists, coordinating with internal and external customers, and managing supplies.
• Maintain personnel security records for classified programs.
• Conduct initial access eligibility determinations and create PARs and SCI nominations.
• Process incoming and outgoing classified visit certifications.
• Conduct program indoctrination briefings, debriefings, and annual refresher briefings.
• Conduct internal self-inspections and assist with Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments.
• Maintain classified material accountability records, including inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records, and final disposition documentation.
• Possess working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s.
• Implement required security controls as specified in the DD254, Statement of Work (SOW), and Security Classification Guide (SCG).
• Ensure all classified materials are appropriately marked and controlled according to contractual requirements.
• Review operational requirements and system specification documents to address and incorporate applicable security requirements into security processes.
• Interpret and implement security classification guidance.
• Develop and maintain various security artifacts, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), transportation plans, Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, and Program Protection Implementation Plans (P2IPs).
• Investigate and document security violations/incidents, providing recommendations for corrective actions to program personnel/management.
• Attend, support, and participate in program meetings, staff meetings, teleconferences, etc.
• Respond to walk-in customers and provide ad hoc security services as required
• Maintain formal initial and recurring security education and training materials/events.
• Physical Security:
• Maintain the program's intrusion detection and access control systems.
• Develop and maintain program Fixed Facility Checklists to establish/update classified work areas, including necessary waiver/approval records.
• Triage and respond to nuisance and/or burglary alarms as applicable.
• Cybersecurity / Assessment & Authorization (A&A):
• Provide necessary support to the Information Assurance team in the implementation and maintenance of classified information systems accredited under the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process.
• Provide assistance for data transfers.
• Participate in the planning for new classified information systems and support the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in developing System Security Plans.

Required qualifications:

• DoD Special Access Programs experience required.
• 3-6 years' security administration experience required.
• Candidate must have demonstrated customer support, interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Security Clearance: DoD Top Secret / with SCI eligibility required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s college degree and/or military experience preferred but not required. A combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted for the degree.