Contractor Program Security Officer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

The Special Access Program Security team is responsible for ensuring the security of classified information for Anduril’s most sensitive programs and contracts. The team has individuals located across the country and works in a collaborative manner to ensure the security of Anduril and government information, and Anduril’s defense products.

We are looking for a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)/Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO) to join our growing team in Washington, DC. This is a security position requiring a qualified security professional in support of special access program initiatives. As a CPSO, you will be responsible for the management, direction, administration and development of security programs and procedures for assigned programs that have contractually imposed security requirements beyond 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule requirements.

The CPSO will interface with government agencies regarding assigned program security matters and requirements and will be responsible for managing all security-related aspects of assigned programs in close collaboration with other Anduril CPSOs. This will require detailed knowledge of the government policies applicable to Special Access Program (SAP) security, as well as practical experience implementing this knowledge to a fast-paced, quickly scaling, and complex manufacturing environment.

If you are someone who enjoys fast-paced and collaborative work, finding solutions to interesting challenges, and possess a “can do” attitude, then this role is for you!

• Submit program access requests, prepare for government inspections, conduct and report results of self-inspections, process visit requests, conduct security briefings, refreshers and debriefings, maintain access rosters, enable and manage classified mail, manage IDS/access control management systems for spaces associated with assigned program(s), and perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform program security administrative tasks and duties (e.g., maintain/create filing and tracking systems, updating logs/lists, ensure secure program areas are set up and appropriately supplied to meet program manager/staff needs, coordinate with internal and external customers to include Information Systems, Mission Assurance, Insider Threat, Physical Security, and Facilities, as required).
• Maintain personnel security records for special access programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)-related programs to include the use of SIMS, DISS, JADE, and other systems as applicable.
• Perform initial access eligibility determinations, process Pre-Screening Questionnaires, and create PARs and SCI nominations for assigned programs.
• Process incoming and outgoing classified visit certifications.
• Conduct internal self-inspections and manage government Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments on behalf of Anduril.
• Maintain classified material accountability records to include inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records and final disposition documentation.
• Maintain working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s.
• Ensure all classified materials are marked and controlled in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are…