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Specialist, Industrial Security (CPSO)- Contractor Program Security Officer

Nashville, Tennessee

Job ID 31247
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Job Title: Specialist, Industrial Security, CPSO

Job Number: 31247

Job Location:Nashville, TN

Schedule: 9/80

Clearance: Must Have an Active DoD Clearance to Be Considered

Job Description: 

L3Harris ForceX is Seeking an experienced Contractor Program Security Officer. The Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) implements Security plans and procedures for the protection and safeguarding of National Security Information. The CPSO will work closely with the FSO and other Security Professionals to coordinate Program Security activities, to include Physical Security, Personnel Security, COMSEC, and implementing technical security controls for Information Systems with the Cyber Security teammates in assigned secure areas. Candidate needs to be knowledgeable in information technology and information system security best practices. Throughout the life cycle of the program, the CPSO will coordinate with the overall government Program Security Officer as well as the local government security representative on matters of unique security issues and requirements to include access authorizations, visits, and other critical security issues.

Essential Functions: 

  • Provide on-site security support for classified programs at the L3HARRIS facility in Nashville, TN
  • Provide leadership on special projects that cut across the business and the company, to include assisting with security process standardization.
  • Implement security policy consistent with the Company, DoD, and other Government regulations.
  • Maintain and coordinate excellent working relationships with internal customers, external customers, and government agencies while interacting on all classified matters.
  • Ensure all required security support for sensitive compartmented information (SCI) level programs and manage operations of associated Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF’s) in accordance with governing directives and program specific guidance.
  • Provide program security support including, but not limited to, physical security, personnel security, operational security, access control, fielding of daily security request/issues, investigations, information system security, security training, classification management, and document control.
  • Provide day-to-day execution of all security functions for the program.
  • Ensure the development and implementation of an effective security education, training, and awareness program utilizing multiple venues (e.g. briefings, newsletters, posters, etc.)
  • Conduct security indoctrinations, debriefings, and audits.
  • Assure the proper processing of incoming and outgoing classified visits, electronic personnel security questionnaires (eQIP), and Program Access Requests (PAR).
  • Conduct an annual self-inspection and maintain a satisfactory security posture for assigned programs.
  • Remain up to date on applicable policies, procedures and regulations from the company, customers, and government agencies.
  • Implement security policy consistent with the Company, DoD, and other Government regulations.
  • Provide security support to Business Area Managers to include OPSEC, Classification Management, Security Awareness, COMSEC, and DD254.
  • Communicate and coordinate security actions with the on-site FSO/Security Manager.
  • Other security-related duties as assigned by the Security Manager.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related 
  • Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience as a Defense Contractor Security Professional or relevant military experience
  • Must possess an excellent understanding of the NISPOM as well as applicable DoD 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, JSIG, ICD, RMF and other related government regulations applicable to U.S. Government collateral, SCI and SAP programs.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Direct experience with the planning and execution of secure facility or SCIF construction
  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
  • TS/SCI with polygraph
  • Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification
  • Willingness to submit to a CI polygraph investigation (current polygraph preferred)
  • Excellent people skills, experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
  • Outstanding work ethics and commitment to organizational success
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)

SpecialRequirements

  • An active DoD Top Secret Eligibility is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to DoD classified information.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required.
  • US Citizenship required.

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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