Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Job Requisition: Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) / Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Location: Broomfield CO
Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret with SAP/SCI eligibility

Position Summary

STR seeks an experienced Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to implement security policies and standards for classified Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) at our new Broomfield facility. The CSSO will also be the Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the Industrial Security Program and maintain compliance with NISPOM and all other federal security requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

CSSO Responsibilities:

• Maintain a robust security posture and compliance for multiple SCI and SAP classified contracts in accordance with DoDM 5205.07 ICD 705 and IC/DOD security policies.
• Maintain accurate personnel security records in SIMS JADE and Scattered Castles.
• Conduct self-inspections support internal staff assistance visits and prepare for government compliance inspections.
• Develop review and implement security policies Standard Operating Procedures Program Protection (P2) OPSEC and transportation plans.
• Maintain classified material accountability.
• Prepare interpret and implement DD254 requirements.
• Interpret and apply security classification guidance.
• Investigate and document security incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Provide security training to staff: initial/refresher briefings debriefings and foreign travel briefings.
• Implement the Construction Security Plan as the Site Security Manager for new SCIF/SAPF and Open Storage Area construction project.

FSO Responsibilities:

• Implement and ensure full compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) FOCI ITAR and related government/contractual security requirements.
• Manage personnel clearances via DISS/NBIS onboarding indoctrination briefings debriefings and continuous vetting.
• Support KMP requirements and maintain Facility Security Clearance (FCL) records.
• Responsible for physical security systems: access control alarms secure storage.
• Responsible for classified material receipt storage transmission and destruction while maintaining accurate accountability records.
• Prepare issue and track contract/subcontract DD254 forms.
• Conduct annual self-inspections and prepare for DCSA vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and deliver security and insider threat awareness training.
• Report security incidents suspicious contacts and foreign travel and compliance with federal policies.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenshiprequired.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years of experienceas a CSSO FSO or Alternate FSO in the defense industry.
• Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent relevant security experience.
• Completion of DCSA STEPP FSO Program Management Curriculum within 6 months of start date.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NISPOM ICD 705 DoDM 5205.07 FOCI ITAR and relevant standards.
• Proficiency in DISS NBIS NISS eQIP SIMS JADE Scattered Castles and MS Office.
• Experience in interpreting and implementing security classifications contracts and incident response/mitigation.
• Successful completion of CDSEs Intro to SAPs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to discreetly/diplomatically manage sensitive and complex communications.

Preferred Skills

• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) or ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification.
• COMSEC Custodian and/or Insider Threat Program Officer (ITPSO) experience.
• Experience in classified information technology and physical/technical security.

Key Competencies

• Strong independent judgment and compliance orientation.
• Expertise in security policy interpretation and development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex or sensitive communication scenarios.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Onsite position in Broomfield CO.
• Ability to stand bend move throughout the facility for audits/inspections.
• Occasional travel (approx. 510%) as required.

Full-Time Salary Range: $125000 to $155000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as but not limited to the candidates experience education training key skills/critical skills security clearances and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston MA Arlington VA near Dayton OH Melbourne FL and Carlsbad CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense intelligence and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors radar sonar communications and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STRis committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people culture and attitude along with their unique set of skills experiences and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We cant do it alone though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us more info.

STRis an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) marital status national origin age veteran status disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.