Listing Description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)/ Senior Facility Security Officer (FSO) located in Long Beach, CA to support multiple programs/customers within the Security Organization.  This position will assist with preparation of security plans, reviewing applicable guidelines, and establishing procedures for all areas of security to include Personnel Security, Information Security, Physical/Technical Security, Classification Management, Communication Security (COMSEC), and Program Security.

Key duties and/or responsibilities:

Perform security pre-screening on all potential employees, subcontractors and consultants

• Prepare, process and maintain personnel security packages and update government databases


• Conduct security indoctrination briefings and debriefings


• Present Security Awareness Training and Education (SATE) briefings


• Process pre and post foreign travel requests and perform foreign travel briefings


• Create and maintain personnel folders


• Investigate security incidents and violations; prepare reports of investigations for the corporation and customers, making specific recommendations for corrective and preventive actions


• Prepare Security Operating Procedures (SOPs) outlining customer guidelines and establishing procedures for the handling, storing, and transportation of program assets


• Prepare Systems Security Plans (SSPs) and Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) in accordance with customer guidelines


• Assist with document control and program asset management and accountability


• Process visit authorizations, personnel access requests


• Assist with meeting preparation, employee and visitor badging, circulation control and general facility management duties


• Assist with management of classified information systems


• Perform weekly information systems audits and validate all security controls have been implemented


• Assist system administrator with decommissioning of systems


• Assist with proposal development


• Perform duties of COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO)


• Prepare DD-254s


• Perform administrative and general office duties as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) / Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)/Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), Executive Orders, etc.


• Must have strong interpersonal skills/briefing skills; communicate with senior level leaders, internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations and independent decision making with minimal direct supervision while representing the security organization


• Candidate must be a self-driven and results-oriented individual capable of effectively working multiple tasks concurrently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment


• Must have the ability to articulate and present intelligent, decisive and risk-managed security recommendations and decisions on a daily basis


• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are critical to the success of this position


• Must have ability to obtain/maintain a TS//SCI clearance w/polygraph


• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite (MSWord, Excel, Power Point)


• Security+ CE certification desired


• Experience utilizing customer databases such as TALON/SCT, Scattered Castles and Defense Information Security System (DISS)


• Ability to travel to support other locations