Program Security Representative

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Maxar is currently seeking a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to join our team in Westminster, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) in support of classified government contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret and implement government security requirements in support of classified and commercial contracts
• Engage with Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) & the Government Contracting Authority (GCA) to ensure critical National Security Information (NSI) is protected in accordance with policy and expectations.
• Provide development and oversight of all aspects of program security for collateral and SCI programs.
• Support Maxar’s overall program security posture to ensure compliance with corporate and government regulations.
• Contribute to developing improved processes and protocol and implementing new ideas with security management
• Implement all aspects of a security program to include DD-254s, Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), security processes, security education and awareness program, etc.
• Safeguard and account for classified materials in accordance with the NISPOM
• Process incoming and outgoing classified visit requests
• Partner with cross-departmental management to coordinate security initiatives in line with the overall business strategy and an emerging perspective focusing on security
• Act in an Alternate COMSEC Custodian role

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with active Top Secret clearance and be willing and able to obtain SCI accesses and successfully pass a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
• Demonstrated knowledge of national security policies, to include (but not limited to): ICDs, NISPOM, Executive Orders, customer specific directives and instructions, Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), etc.
• Experience as an appointed Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) or Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) or Facility Security Officer (FSO)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or three (3) years experience with a Master’s degree; or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with National Industrial Security System (NISS), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Scattered Castles, Security information Management System (SIMS) and other security databases.
• Understanding of the DD-254 process and management

Preferred Requirements:

• Current/active TS/SCI
• Experience as a COMSEC Custodian

$66,000.00 - $141,000.00 annually.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.