Cpso

CPSO Job Description

Who We Are:

Kudu Dynamics is a 100% employee-owned company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers and engineers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and operations missions - across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms. Kudu Dynamics is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow's threats and build the next generation of capabilities.

Job Description:

This is a multidisciplinary security position requiring a qualified security professional in support of multiple special access programs. The Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) is responsible for the management, direction, administration and development of security programs and procedures for those assigned programs that have contractually imposed security requirements more than normal National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements. The CPSO is the primary interface with government agencies regarding assigned program security matters and requirements. The CPSO will complete the PAR process, prepare for inspections, process visit requests, conduct security briefings, refreshers, and debriefings, maintain access rosters, classified mail, and IDS/access management systems and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Perform program security administrative tasks and duties i.e., filing, updating logs/lists, supplies, coordination with internal and external customers.
• Maintain personnel security records for Collateral/SAP/SAR/SCI related programs to include the use of SIMS, DISS, NISS and JADE.
• Must have a SAP Mid-Level Management Course
• Perform initial access eligibility determinations and create PARs and SCI nominations. · Process incoming and outgoing classified visit certifications
• Conduct internal self-inspections and assist with Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Compliance Inspections
• Maintain classified material accountability records to include inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records and final disposition documentation
• Working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s
• Ensure all classified materials are marked and controlled in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are addressed and incorporated into security processes.
• Interpret and implement security classification guidance.
• Development of Program Protection Plans (P2P) strategies and implementation · Investigate and document security violations/incidents, providing recommendations for corrective actions to program personnel/management
• Develop and maintain the company's Security Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP) for Special Access Programs
• Attend, support and participate in program meetings, staff meetings, telecons, etc.
• Respond to walk-in customers and perform ad hoc security services as required.
• Security Education & Training - Develop/conduct formal initial and recurring security education and training materials/events.
• Program and maintain the access control systems · Develop and maintain Fixed Facility Checklists and TEMPEST addendum

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline, or equivalent education and work experience.
• Knowledgeable of the DoD Manuals 5205.07 Vol 1-4, NISPOM 5200.22M and ICD-705.
• Strong oral and written communications skills · DoD Top Secret clearance with current Investigation.
• Ability to maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and all Special Program accesses · SCI eligibility.
• Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment in a variety of program areas.
• Willing to occasionally travel on company business.
• Have, or completed within 6 months of hire the following DCSA STEPP courses and their prerequisites; o FSO Program Management for possessing facilities o Special Access Program (SAP) Overview o SAP Mid-Level Security Management) completed within 1 year of hire)

Desired Skills:

• Ability to perform COMSEC duties including inventory and disposition.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate competency level with Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment in a variety of program areas.
• Ability to solve problems of varying levels of complexity.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Interprets policy, develops, and implements security plans and procedures.
• Formal Special Access training · Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SPeD)

Benefits We Provide:

• Equity at a company that is doing dynamic, fun, meaningful, and interesting work.
• A flexible work schedule, with the option to work remotely most days, if that's your style.
• Your own yearly discretionary budget to buy the things that make you happy.
• Competitive salaries, premium healthcare options, 401k matching, and guaranteed annual bonus. We also offer 4 weeks of paid time off and 11 federal holidays to use whenever you want throughout the year.
• Awesome, enthusiastic coworkers and a company culture that promotes a jerk-free environment. Rattle the windows with the company band, participate in board game or movie nights, and help balance out the tea vs. coffee ratio at the Kudu Cafe.

Kudu provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay Range: $150,000 - $160,000 per year