Industrial Security Representative; CPSO

The Digital Modernization Group at Leidos is seeking an Industrial Security Representative (ISR)/Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) supporting work for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Alexandria, VA. The position will be a part of the Leidos DoD Enterprise IT Modernization (DEIM) Security Team in the application of Leidos security standards and practices to existing US government facilities identified by the contract.

The ISR/CPSO is responsible for safeguarding industrial installations, resources, utilities, materials, tools, and information essential to the organization’s operations. Protects and manages classified information and equipment developed by, or entrusted to, the organization, requiring in-depth understanding of security policies, procedures, and oversight requirements for the proper classification, access, handling, storage, and destruction of classified or sensitive material. Responsible for developing, implementing and analyzing programs ensuring adherence to federal laws, regulations and directives for the classification management.

Responsible for management of clearance prescreening, verification and maintenance, including upgrades or downgrades, crossovers of existing clearances, continuous vetting, and periodic reinvestigations at all clearance levels. Responsible for foreign visitor and facility access, special and restricted access programs, briefing and debriefing individuals on requirements and responsibilities of privileged access to sensitive programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct ISR/CPSO duties in the following areas:
Management, maintenance and accreditation preservation of Open Storage Spaces (OSSs), Special Access Programs Facilities (SAPFs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs). Processing of Prime and Sub DD254s; escorting uncleared personnel/visitors; update and maintain facility checklists; conduct routine/annual inspections; maintain databases; respond to emerging security-related issues; process outgoing visit requests and validate incoming visit requests.

• Conduct Personnel Security processing actions including requesting, reviewing, approving, and submitting clearances packages up to and including Program Access Requests (PARs) and SCI nomination packages in accordance with customer requirements.

• Conduct security education and training; provide initial security indoctrination briefings, debriefings, annual refresher training and corporate requisite training.

• Conduct security self-inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, and implement security measures to meet requirements.

• Foster teamwork and collaborative efforts among Leidos security professionals, program managers, capture managers, and counterintelligence investigators.

• Ability to collaborate across multiple organization levels with external stakeholders, such as government customers and oversight authorities (e.g., DCSA, IC, PSOs, SSOs and AOs), concerning OSSs, SAPFs & SCIFs accreditation inspections.

• Document compliance activities in accordance with the governing authorities approved process.

• Use centralized services and databases to record clearances, incident reports, movement of personnel, visit requests, etc.

• Ensure proper protection and corrective measures are taken when an incident or vulnerability is discovered.

• Assist in presentation preparation for program status and reviews (internal and external).

• Work as a team player, demonstrate flexibility, and excellent organizational skills.

Key Requirements:

• Critical Thinking – Must have experience gathering information, objectively analyzing it, and drawing conclusions while focusing on comprehension of policies, regulations, and standards.

• Teamwork – Must have the ability to build rapport, create a harmonious working environment, and display professional demeanor while valuing differences.

• Judgement and Decision-Making – Has proven ability to assess situation and information and reach sound conclusions in atypical situations.

• Communication – Is able to write and speak in a clear, concise, effective…