Contractor Program Security Officer

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can:
Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Export Control/ITAR:
Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

• Own the end-to-end security program for assigned classified programs, applying the NISPOM, ICDs, customer directives, contractual requirements, and Vantor policy to mission needs.
• Interpret complex or changing security requirements, assess operational risk, and establish or improve procedures that resolve issues and enable compliant program execution.
• Direct the protection and accountability of classified information and accountable material across its lifecycle, including access, handling, transmission, reproduction, storage, and destruction.
• Lead security operations for assigned spaces and activities, including SCIF operations, visitor control, secure storage, classified meetings, and physical security coordination.
• Plan and deliver security education and program-specific briefings; ensure personnel understand their responsibilities and required security practices.
• Lead self-inspections, inventories, audits, and security assessments; document findings, assign actions, and drive corrective actions through verified closure.
• Serve as program security subject matter expert for the program to ensure compliance with contractual and customer requirements.
• Coordinate personnel security activities with the Personnel Security Manager, including access requests, briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, and required records.
• Own the accuracy and currency of program security documentation, including DD Forms 254, security plans, visit certifications, access rosters, and compliance records.
• Lead security coordination for customer visits, inspections, and incidents; ensure issues are reported promptly, stakeholders are aligned, and resolution is tracked to completion.

• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with current SCI eligibility; ability to obtain and maintain the required CI polygraph and program access.
• A bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of related industrial, government, or program security experience; a master’s degree with at least 6 years of related experience; or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience as a CPSO, CSSO, FSO, or equivalent security lead supporting NRO, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs.
• In-depth knowledge of national security requirements, including ICDs, the NISPOM, Executive Orders, applicable CFRs, and customer-specific directives, with the ability to interpret and apply them to complex program situations.
• Demonstrated experience owning or leading security functions for SCI programs, including program security, personnel security, classified material control, visitor management, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Strong judgment and communication skills, including the ability to explain risk, influence decisions, and build effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience coordinating security activities across personnel, physical, information, and industrial security disciplines, including work with government customers…