Sr Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System’s Weapon & Sensor Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com& Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
As part of a strong, passionate, and accomplished team of security experts, the Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) will lead, supervise, and direct security measures necessary for implementing applicable security requirements for various SAP programs. The CPSO will be New Business, a forward-thinking professional with creativity in mind as they introduce security into multiple environments and life-cycle phases, including proposals efforts, and production. The CPSO will interface with business partners, teammates, and customer personnel. The CPSO will interpret and convey Department of Defense (DoD), Special Access Program (SAPs), and Intelligence Community (IC) requirements. The CPSO will report to Textron Systems Corporation (TSC) Government Sr. Program Security Manager (SPSM), serve as the primary point of contact for assigned programs, solidify a strong security posture, and instill security as a critical process to TSC employees. The CPSO will use security expertise to guide and advise personnel.
The CPSO must have substantial security-related experience and knowledge of government security regulations, manuals, and processes, including those outlined in the 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD-704, 705, etc.), DoD 5205.07, and other applicable manuals. The CPSO will know about Operations Security (OPSEC), Insider Threat Management (ITM), and Physical Security, to include Tempest requirements. The CPSO will be required to travel and cross-train in different security-related areas. The position will require extreme dedication and commitment, as it will directly impact the protection of program technologies and help bring us closer to the goal of safe and repeatable operations.
We are looking for a passionate, self-driven, and team-focused individual who will apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to positively impact the TSC Mission.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Information Management System (IMS) records (e.g., SIMS), system implementation, and maintenance
- Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA)
- Self-Inspection and government inspection initiation, corrective action, and outcomes
- Plan development and implementation of processes, including Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), OPSEC, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and other documentation as required per contract
- Security contracts management (prime, supplier, and subcontract)
- Physical security oversight and planning, including alarm response, contingency planning, accreditation packages (proof of concepts, Construction Security Plans (CSPs), Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), etc.)
- Classification management (DD254, Security Classification Guide (SCG), Markings, etc.)
- Communication Security (COMSEC) duties to include inventory, distribution, and destruction
- Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) as required per contract
- Insider Threat & Counterintelligence
- Maintain facility clearance status and work with government customers on required program and personnel documentation (KMP, self-inspections, SEAD 3 Reporting, etc.)
- Personnel Security
- Oversee corrective action and prepare reports for internal and external coordination addressing investigation results, culpability, impact assessment, and future mitigation as applicable