Contractor Program Security Officer (ACPSO) full_time

ARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space domain. ARKA has a 60-year legacy reaching back to the very beginning of our country’s space endeavors. We’re a legacy of mission excellence built on ground-breaking technologies. Join the ARKA mission and discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced, dedicated, and detail-oriented Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO) for our Danbury, CT manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Facility Security Officer (FSO), the CPSO will provide classified program support on a multitude of levels. Working in unison with the Program Security Team, you will be responsible for the security of classified programs that support DMT throughout the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Department of Defense Special Access Programs (DoD SAP), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) arenas.  An active security clearance is required (TS is preferred).

Specific Requirements:

In this position, you will be responsible to:

• Implement and ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and related Industrial Security Guidance Manuals or Special Program Security directives.
• Develop, obtain approval for, and implement security policies, procedures, and documentation specific to the program such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and addendums, and Operation Security (OPSEC) Plans, Concept of Operations (CONOPs).
• Create, update and administer security education, training and awareness to include program indoctrinations and debriefings.
• Conduct self-inspections and recommend / implement corrective actions.
• Create, update and administer security education, training and awareness to include program indoctrinations and debriefings.
• Conduct program administrative work such personnel processing, visitor control, program related investigations, TS Accountability, dispatching and receiving program documents/material and resolving other related program security issues.
• Manage special access program facility administration in accordance with DODM 5205.07 Vol 1-4, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 related to the physical security and construction requirements for SAPFs and SCIFs; submit pre-construction and accreditation packages to include Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) and TEMPEST assessments.

Travel Requirements: 5-10%

Education Requirements: 

BA/BS Degree in relevant field such as Business, Management, Homeland Security is preferred

Clearance Requirements

An active U.S. Security Clearance is required; Top Secret is preferred.

Experience Required:

• 3 + years relevant professional experience
• Self-starter with minimal supervision with the ability to multitask
• Database management (preferably with DISS, Scattered Castles, and JADE)
• Attention to detail and follow-through when completing tasks
• Ability to display tact, discretion, and diplomacy in dealing with all levels of employees and customers
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all access as required by the programs.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages.
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts.
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions.
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Continuing education benefit up to $25,000/year for approved programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance.
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements.  We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees.  We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits. 

Employment with Danbury Mission Technologies is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required.  Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position.  You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

This position requires an active US Government Security Clearance.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Danbury Mission Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.