Assistant Contractor Program Security Officer

Assistant Contractor Program Security Officer Assist in developing and maintaining security protocols for special access programs.

Location:

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Compensation: $90, USD / year

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

This is a multidisciplinary security position requiring a qualified security professional in support of special access program initiatives. As an Assistant Contractor Program Security Officer (ACPSO), you will be responsible for assisting the CPSO with the management, direction, administration and development of security programs and procedures for assigned programs that have contractually imposed security requirements beyond 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule requirements.

The ACPSO will support the CPSO in interfacing with government agencies regarding assigned program security matters and requirements, and will be responsible for managing all security‑related aspects of assigned programs in close collaboration with Anduril CPSOs.

In close coordination with a primary CPSO, the ACPSO will:

• Submit program access requests, prepare for government inspections, conduct and report results of self‑inspections, process visit requests, conduct security briefings, refreshers and debriefings, maintain access rosters, enable and manage classified mail, manage IDS/access control management systems for spaces associated with assigned program(s), and perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform program security administrative tasks and duties (e.g., maintain/create filing and tracking systems, updating logs/lists, ensure secure program areas are set up and appropriately supplied to meet program manager/staff needs, coordinate with internal and external customers to include Information Systems, Mission Assurance, Insider Threat, Physical Security, and Facilities, as required).
• Maintain personnel security records for special access programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)-related programs to include the use of SIMS, DISS, JADE, and other systems as applicable.
• Perform initial access eligibility determinations, process Pre‑Screening Questionnaires, and create PARs and SCI nominations for assigned programs.
• Process incoming and outgoing classified visit certifications.
• Conduct internal self‑inspections and assist with Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments.
• Maintain classified material accountability records to include inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records and final disposition documentation.
• Maintain 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.
• Assist in development of/Develop Program Protection Plans (PPPs)
• Investigate and document security violations/incidents, providing recommendations for corrective actions to program personnel/management and relay these to Anduril leadership and government program office(s), as required.
• Develop and maintain the program's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Provide amazing support to both internal and external customers.
• Attend, support and participate in program…