Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of security experts, the Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) will lead, supervise, and direct security measures necessary for implementing security processes into Launch Service Provider (LSP) activities. The CPSO will be forward-thinking with creativity in mind to introduce security into multiple environments and life-cycle phases, including Leading-Edge Integration (LEI), proposal efforts, and hardware 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 (SAP), and Intelligence Community (IC) requirements. The CPSO will report to Blue Origin’s Government Security Director, serve as the primary point of contact for assigned programs, maintain a strong security posture, and instill security as a critical process to Blue Origin employees. The CPSO will use security expertise to guide and advise personnel.

The CPSO must have adequate 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 have knowledge of 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. This position will require dedication and commitment, as it will directly impact the history of space exploration and bring Blue Origin closer to the goal of safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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 Blue Origin Mission!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Information Management System (IMS) records, system implementation, and maintenance
• Security Awareness, Training, and Education (SATE)
• 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.)
• Contingency planning
• 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 Reporting, etc.)
• Personnel Security Management
• Oversee corrective action and prepare reports for internal and external coordination addressing investigation results, culpability, impact assessment, and future mitigation as applicable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field plus 2 year’s experience
• Or a high school diploma plus a minimum 4 year’s experience
• Working knowledge of DoD, SAP, and IC Directives
• Proficiency in written and oral communication
• Highly organized, able to prioritize tasking, and team-driven
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with the security system of record, access control, and other related systems or databases (EBIS/DISS/NISS/SC/JADE/SIMS/OnGuard Lenel)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving, growing, and dynamic environment
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and