Lead Specialist - Contractor Program Security Officer; CPSO

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to support classified and Special Access Program (SAP) security operations. The CPSO will report directly to the FSO/CSSO and will be responsible for supporting program security administration, personnel security actions, secure facility oversight, and compliance with applicable U.S. Government, Department of Defense, and customer security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day security operations for assigned classified and SAP programs
• Administer personnel security and program access actions in accordance with approved procedures
• Conduct security indoctrinations, debriefings, and recurring security education activities
• Maintain required security records, access documentation, and accountability files
• Support classified document control, handling, storage, transmission, and destruction requirements
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and authorized government representatives on security matters
• Assist with inspections, self-assessments, audits, and corrective actions
• Support oversight and compliance activities for secure work areas and accredited facilities
• Ensure assigned duties are performed in accordance with applicable security requirements and approved internal procedures
• May include other required responsibilities outlined by the FSO

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience supporting classified programs in industrial, personnel, program, or special access security
• Experience administering personnel access actions and maintaining related documentation
• Experience supporting secure facility operations and compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of
  NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117)
• Familiarity with
  ICD 705
  requirements for secure facilities
• Knowledge of applicable
  DoD SAP security policies
  , including:
  • DoDM 5205.07, Volume 1-4
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information appropriately
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with standard business software and security recordkeeping systems
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance required
• Prior experience as a
  SSO, CSSO
  , Assistant FSO, or in a related security role
• Experience supporting SAP, SCI, or other controlled-access environments
• Experience supporting accredited secure facility compliance, inspections, and documentation
• Familiarity with customer-specific security guidance and implementing procedures

Note:

To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years’ experience required for any role based within the USA.
For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided:
No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between…