Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Date Posted:

2025-08-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MD720: 9861 Broken Land Pkwy Columbia 9861 Broken Land Parkway Suite 400, Columbia, MD, 21046 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

RTX BBN Technologies is seeking a proactive and motivated Contractor Program Security Officer to join our Special Programs security team in Columbia, MD. This role supports classified Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs through the application and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with government requirements. The ideal candidate has foundational experience supporting SAP and/or SCI programs and is ready to take on increased responsibilities across personnel, physical, and information security domains. This is a hands-on position that involves daily interaction with internal program staff, government customers, and external stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Assist with the administration of SAP and SCI security requirements across multiple classified contracts.
• Support compliance with DoDM 5205.07, NISPOM, ICDs, and related directives.
• Participate in security inspections, audits, and self-assessments.
• Manage and track personnel security actions, including visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access management using DISS, JADE, and Scattered Castles.
• Provide logistical support for security briefings, debriefings, and annual training requirements.
• Review and assemble SAP Nomination Packages (SAPNPs) and other access documentation.
• Assist in foreign travel reporting, visitor control, and document control processes.
• Support the development and maintenance of Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) and other physical security documentation.
• Gain exposure to COMSEC accountability, safeguarding, and reporting requirements.
• Support construction of secure facilities in compliance with ICD-705 specifications.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 6 years of related experience.
• Demonstrate professionalism and discretion handling sensitive information.
• Interest in developing a career in national security and industrial security programs.
• Note: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer – Familiar with all, Expert in some:

• Top Secret//SCI w/ Full Scope Poly
• Completed related training and/or certification with CDSE (ex. Introduction to SAPs, ICD-705, SFPC, SPSC, PSC, etc.) 

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

•           This position is Onsite at our Columbia, MD Location

•         Relocation Assistance available

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support