Contractor Program Security Officer

Careers at the Applied Research Laboratory at the Pennsylvania State University

Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas. We are looking for a customer service oriented and experienced CPSO to join us at our Reston, VA, location. You will be responsible for continuous enhancement and implementation of local security programs and procedures for classified information protection in support of USG and DoD programs. The working environment for this role is fully on-site.

You will be responsible for managing and participating in day-to-day operations, assessments, inspections, and visitor/program support at our Reston facility, to include developing and administering local security programs and procedures for classified and proprietary materials and documents. You will also work closely with program leadership, sponsors, IA/ISSM staff, local security team members, and peers to ensure appropriate security support across multiple offices, as well as coordinate with other local directorates and business area leadership to identify and support business needs.

Requirements include:

• Associate’s degree or higher, with at least two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active security clearance at the Top-Secret level, with SCI eligibility
• Experience in industrial security
• Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective

Added bonus for us includes:

• Experience with government security policies, Automated Information Systems security, physical security, and personnel security

ARL/Penn State’s office in Reston, VA, is our hub in the National Capital Region for research, development, innovation, and engagement with Washington, DC, area sponsors. We are on the metro line and offer free parking and free access to the building’s gym.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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