Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Date Posted:

2025-07-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA111: 1300 N 17th Street, Arlington 1300 North 17th Street Suite 400, Arlington, VA, 22209 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

RTX BBN Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced and driven Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) / Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to join our Special Programs security team in Arlington, VA. This position plays a critical role in supporting SAP and SCI programs by implementing and maintaining robust security postures in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) requirements.  As a member of RTX’s Global Security Services organization, you will oversee the protection of sensitive national security information and ensure program continuity through proactive security management. This is a highly visible role that requires regular interaction with internal program managers and staff, external customers, and U.S. Government representatives.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform duties as primary and/or alternate CSSO/CPSO across various SAP/SCI contracts.

• Ensure compliance with the DoD Manual 5205.07, NISPOM, and ICDs.

• Interface with DoD and IC customers; prepare for, coordinate, and support recurring security inspections.

• Develop, implement, and maintain program-specific security documentation including SOPs, OPSEC, P2, emergency action, and security test plans.

• Maintain personnel security records and manage access requests using DISS, Scattered Castles, JADE, and other relevant systems.

• Provide security oversight to subcontractors via DD Form 254 and ensure flow-down of customer requirements.

• Conduct incident inquiries or investigations and recommend corrective actions.

• Lead and/or facilitate security indoctrinations, refresher trainings, and debriefings.

• Occasionally provide support at our RTX BBN Columbia, MD site at limited compacity.

Physical Security:

• Develop and maintain Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) for SAPF and SCIF accreditations.

• Establish and maintain secure areas in accordance with ICD 705 and applicable construction and TEMPEST standards.

Communications Security:

• Oversee all aspects of COMSEC operations including receipt, accountability, handling, storage, and destruction of COMSEC material.  Ensure compliance with NSA and DoD standards for cryptographic key and equipment handling.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience managing and implementing security program requirements in a classified R&D environment, or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience working in Industrial Security, Information Assurance/Cyber, Special Programs, military or government information security programs an additional 5 years of related experience in lieu of degree Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government security clearance is required prior to start date. 

• Working knowledge of the DoDM 5205.07, ICD-705, and other applicable security directives.

Qualifications We Prefer – Familiar with all, Expert in some:

• Counterintelligence (CI) Poly.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

• CDSE SAP Security Certifications (e.g., Introduction to SAPs, SAP Mid-Level Management, ICD-705 course).

• DoD 5220.22-M, ICD-703/704, JSIG and RMF familiarity, DD Form 254 processes, SOP development.

• Hands-on experience with SCIF/SAPF accreditation, TEMPEST, FFC, and developing Construction Security Plans (CSPs).

• Proficiency in security systems including DISS, JADE, and Scattered Castles.

• Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or similar discipline.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

• Relocation Assistance available

• This position is Onsite at our Arlington, VA Location

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

•           A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.

•           A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.

•           Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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