Contractor Program Security Officer

About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
This candidate will function as the Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to multiple Peraton Labs programs supporting a variety of customers. The position is in our Basking Ridge, NJ office. The ideal candidate would be proficient and capable of execution of duties pertaining to Special Access Program (SAP) personnel security, physical security, and information security. Implement security processes necessary to protect classified information, with strict adherence to 32 CFR, DoD 5205.07 Vol 1-4 SAP Security Manual, ICDs and other applicable Executive Order and DOD regulations.
Daily Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate security activities in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with National Policy.
• Establish and maintain liaison with government agencies, external customers, contractor employees, and managers.
• Administer all day-to-day program, operational and administrative support to PMO, government, program personnel and vendors.
• Develop, review, and maintain Program Protection Plans, Security Classification Guides and Policy documents.
• Provide classification management support and reviews.
• Administer security indoctrinations, refresher briefings, and debriefings. Update all security management systems with personnel actions taken.
• Operate and maintain a security education training and awareness program to include indoctrinations, annual refresher training, debriefings, and program specific training.
• Effectively manage all phases of an inquiry or investigation. Prepare incident reports and mitigation requirements as necessary.
• Attend and support program team meetings and provide program guidance, decision, policies and procedures.
• Oversight of the processing of new employee security clearances to include actions within government systems of record DISS, JADE, eCPRL.
• Responsible for interpreting policies and develops/implements appropriate security plans and procedures.
• Pass and exceed minimum expectations with government assessments and inspections.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant exerpeince with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Additional work expereince may be considered in lieu of degree.
• DOD Top Secret/SCI security clearance, or the ability to obtain SCI is required.
• Top Secret clearance required.
• SAP (Special Access Programs) Experience
• Introduction to Special Access Programs CDSE Certification.
• Active Top Secret Clearance. Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
Our Values
Benefits
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

• Paid Time-Off and Holidays
• Retirement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Career Development
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Care