At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth. Discover your future with us. As a Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO) at Arete, you are responsible for successfully developing and administrating security programs and procedures by managing the “day-to-day” security operations for Collateral and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Duties include leveraging your experience in security policy, facility protection, and risk management to ensure the security of our Special Access Programs. Overseeing Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF) security and implementing SAP security policies, procedures, directives, and requirements. Communicating and coordinating with the Program Security Officer (PSO) as needed. Validating material classification, handling, and storing appropriately. Maintaining familiarity with physical security standards for the construction and protection of Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF) as proscribed in ICD 705 & Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG). Maintaining Operations Security (OPSEC) principles critical for protecting operational activities and security of the SAPF. Conducting and annotating entry/exit inspections to deter unauthorized removal of classified information in accordance with DoD SAP policy. Ability to utilize Department of Defense systems and applications, which may include: DISS, NISS (ISFD, OBMS, SWIFT, STEPP and eFCL), and ACCS. Assisting with the preparation and coordination of DD Form 254’s. This position is based in our Northridge, CA office. This position may require some travel to other program sites. This is an exempt non-supervisory full-time position. We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Generous PTO and Leave Times · Flextime Scheduling (Core hours 0900-1500) · Bereavement · Paid Time Off (PTO) · Paid Parental Leave Financial Benefits · 401K Retirement Plan Contribution · Employee Stock Ownership Plan · Continuing Education Funds Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits · Medical Insurance · Dental & Vision Insurance · Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD) · Vision Reimbursement Qualities We Look For · Creativity · Integrity · Passion · Responsiveness · Collaboration Experiences and Background We Look For · 3 years of experience as a CPSO/ACPSO with a Bachelor’s; or 1 years with Masters; or 5 years of experience as a SAP Security Officer with no degree. · U.S. Citizenship required. · Current/Active Top Secret security clearance. Clearance based on investigation current within the last five years. · Experience in SAP security policies, procedures, directives, and requirements. · Strong knowledge of NISPOM, ICD, JSIG, DoDM 5200.01 & 5205.07 series, and the aspects specific to the execution of the Industrial Security Program. · Proficient knowledge of both identified security domains – Collateral & SAP. · Strong written and oral communication skills; Attention to detail · Proficient to strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). · Ability to effectively multi-task to obtain objectives, · Self-Starter requiring minimal supervision. Nice to have- · Current Polygraph (CI) · DISS and NISS completion of training courses · Completion of DCSA FSO training courses · Completion of SCIF/SAPF buildout courses · Completion of SAP training courses The salary range for this role is $85,000/yr to $125,000/yr; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills . Other Requirements U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility. Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility. Other Considerations As the health and safety of employees continues to be a priority, Areté encourages employees to remain current on their COVID-19 vaccinations. Employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042. Areté is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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