Principal Industrial Security Analyst

Overview

Areté is seeking an experienced Principal Industrial Security Analyst/CPSO to support Special Programs. This is a multidisciplinary security position requiring an experienced and knowledgeable security professional. The Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) is responsible for the execution and sustainment of comprehensive security programs for assigned efforts with contractually mandated security requirements that exceed standard NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) compliance. The CPSO serves as a liaison to government security representatives, ensuring full alignment with DoD policy and directives while maintaining a proactive and audit-ready security posture across all assigned programs.

This position is based at our Northridge, CA office and is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time role.

Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $/yr
. This range is provided by Arete. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Serve as the Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) ensuring full compliance with DoD security requirements as outlined in DoDM 5205.07 Volumes.
• Interpret and apply policy guidance and security classification guides (SCGs) to ensure continued DoD compliance-driven security practices across all program elements.
• Support all aspects of program security administration, including Personnel Security (PERSEC), Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA), Operations Security (OPSEC), document control/inventories, visitor control, and supporting hosted program meetings, in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely submission and management of program access requests (PARs), nomination packages, and eligibility actions within DISS and other applicable systems as directed by Program Management.
• Conduct indoctrinations, debriefings, and security training for program personnel in accordance with government directives. Achieve and retain Lead Trainer status.
• In coordination with the CPSM and other security team members, review program-specific documentation (e.g., SOP, FFC, EAP, Con Ops, Media Control Plan) as required.
• Prepare for and support government security reviews, inspections, audits, and self-inspections. Implement corrective actions and maintain a state of readiness.
• Support secure facility operations in accordance with ICD 705 requirements, including alarm monitoring, guard testing, UL2050 inspections, TEMPEST compliance, etc.
• Track and report security incidents, conduct preliminary inquiries, and support investigations with the Security Manager and government sponsors.
• Assist with the review and approval of technical documents, ensuring proper classification markings and adherence to security classification guidance.
• Demonstrate proficiency with databases to determine personnel eligibility to access classified information – DISS, JADE, SIMS, and other repositories.
• Interface with government customers, contractors, employees, and all levels of management.
• Handle Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and clearance-related data in compliance with the Privacy Act and DoD policies; demonstrate discretion in protecting sensitive information.
• Maintain proficiency and currency in security policy and operational practices through continuous training and engagement with the security community.

• Support after-hours and emergency response activities related to alarms or ICD
  705 construction.
• Assist with enforcement of prohibited electronic device (PED) policies and perform entry/exit inspections as required.
• Support additional security tasks or projects as assigned by the CPSM.

• Health & Wellness:
  Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance;
  Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD);
  Vision Reimbursement;
  Fitness Reimbursement
• Financial: 401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions;
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP);
  Continuing Education Assistance
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible Scheduling;
  Paid Time Off (PTO);
  Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave
• What We Value:
  Creativity, Integrity, Collaboration, Responsiveness, Passion for national…