One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
Job Responsibilities
As a Viasat security professional you will be a valuable asset to our dynamic Security team. You will have a broad range of responsibilities and be encouraged to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers, to include several government agencies. We will count on you to ensure strict compliance with government, customer, and company security policies and procedures including the DoD Manual 5205.07 Vol 1-4, 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), DoD 5105.21 Vol 1-3, DoDI 5200.01, DoDI 5205.11, Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-53, JSIG), and related SCI/DoD manuals and directives.
In this unique role, you will have the opportunity to be an integral part of our business development and program management, partnering together to develop longstanding operations within the Special Program environments. You will manage and maintain security roadmaps that align with emerging business pursuits. The ideal candidate will have a wide range of experience to expand across multiple security disciplines and thrive in a fast-paced work environment while multitasking and adjusting priorities to meet the needs of the customers, Security team, and supported business units. You will think quickly to effectively solve problems using strong reasoning skills while demonstrating excellent communication skills (written and verbal). As the primary CPSO/CSSO, it will be your responsibility to ensure programs and security personnel are operating in an efficient, compliant, and forward leaning manner. Job Duties:
- As a Lead CPSO/CSSO you will manage the oversight and implementation of contractual security requirements and CDRLs for programs and personnel under your purview.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development/mentoring to professionals at all levels.
- Demonstrate ability to manage a diverse portfolio and lead by example.
- Advise leadership team of security requirements while managing roadmap objectives towards expanding the special program portfolio.
- Set team objectives and milestones to ensure efficient alignment with business objectives while maintaining compliance with US Government and Viasat Company directives and policies.
- Prepare and successfully implement DD-254s for prime and subcontracting activities.
- Document control functions to include destruction, inventory, and accountability.
- Perform clearance processing activities to include review, process, and coordination of PARs, PSQs, SCI clearance requests.
- Administer SAP/SCI SETA program to include execution of indoctrinations PIA's/4414s, debriefings, derivative classification, courier, annual and event driven training.
- Support visitor control and meeting coordination.
- Manage incident investigation and response.
- Conduct self-inspections and implement corrective action plans.
- Maintain physical security integrity of ICD 705 spaces to include participation in new builds and potential after-hour alarm/emergency response to facility.
- Collaborate with and assist the ISSM/ISSO on the implementation of RMF requirements support Authority to Operate activities to include equipment control, sanitization, writing security policy and procedures, completing continuous monitoring activities, etc.
- Oversee the development and implementation of local SOPs, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency is maintained across the program areas.
- Partner with personnel across functional organizations such as Senior Leadership, HR, legal, IT Security, Contracts, Purchasing, etc., in support of Insider Threat, OPSEC, and Program Protection execution.
Requirements
- US Citizenship with active Top Secret Clearance.
- Position contingent on candidates' ability to obtain and maintain program accesses as directed.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years in a DoD, or other industrial security program and solid understanding of the 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM.
- 6+ years working with SAP and/or SCI programs with solid understanding of DoD Manual 5205.07 Vol 1-4, 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), DoD 5105.21 Vol 1-3, DoDI 5200.01, DoDI 5205.11, Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-53, JSIG), and related SCI/DoD manuals and directives.
- Working experience onboarding and closing out programs/contracts.
- Demonstrated experience in the authoring, implementing, and managing of security policy tailored to customer requirements such as SOPs, Program Protection Plans, OPSEC Plans, company policies, etc.
- Working knowledge of security software programs (e.g., DISS, NISS, SIMS, JADE, eQIP)
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
- Must be an initiative-taker with the ability to work well individually as well as on a team.
- Possess the interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to work well under pressure, possess good critical thinking skills and be able to enforce policies in a professional and personable manner.
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general office equipment.
- Willingness to travel on company business.
Preferences
- Experience in working with the United States Intelligence Community (USIC) and Special Access Program (SAP) Environments (PSO, CPSO, CSSO, SSO).
- Completion of CSSO or CPSO training courses (SAP Intro, SAP Mid-Level).
- Experience or certification of project management.
- Understanding of IC and DoD customer base and capabilities from a security perspective.
- Project management skills
- Strong business acumen.
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Additional Requirements and Information
Minimum Education
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience Years of Experience
Other Citizenship
US Citizenship required Clearance
Active United States Top Secret Clearance Worker Classification
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March 26, 2023