Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

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We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to work for an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.

Bell is seeking a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to support our program security operations at Bell’s Fort Worth, TX Headquarters location.

The Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) will manage classified government programs and oversight of the day-to-day operations of Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF). Coordinate all security activities within and act as a primary liaison with upper management, ELT and USG agencies.

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in all facets of Program and Industrial Security, including but not limited to; Physical, Personnel, Classification Management, Document Control, Information Systems oversight, OPSEC, COMSEC, Counter-Intelligence, Security Education & Awareness, and general Program Protection methodologies.
• Work in an independent environment with little oversight, use judgment and discretion in formulating decisions to meet critical deadlines, operations, and contract compliance requirements.
• Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies.
• Effectively interface with program managers, engineering staff, functional teams, and government representatives.
• Investigate security incidents, identify root cause, corrective actions, and prepare reports for internal and external coordination addressing investigation results, culpability, impact assessment and future mitigation as applicable.
• Maintain accurate records to include company database information for clearances facilities, contracts, customer decision, and other critical compliance areas. Support new business initiatives to include lead responsibility for RFP/RFI Security requirements and documentation development.
• Prepare standard operating procedures (SOP) outlining regulations for handling, storing, maintaining records and granting personnel and visitor access to records and materials.
• Conduct security education training/briefings. Process Program Access Requests (PAR), visit requests and System Access Request (SAR) forms.
• Investigate security violations, infractions, administrative inquires and prepare reports specifying preventive action to be taken.
• Perform SAP Self Inspections (with intense focus on program Special Emphasis Items (SEI)) and submit to customer(s) minimum of 45 days before assessments, compliance, and security initiatives.
• Process and track all Foreign Travel requests and report to Program Security Officer(s).
• Process, update and maintain contract security documentation. Knowledge and experience working with various physical security systems as intrusion detection, access control, perimeter protection, and Emergency Response and Crisis Management planning.
• Ability to work closely with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for the successful implementation of the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) program requirements.

Don’t miss the chance to join a diverse, inclusive environment that embodies one of our core values, Lift Each Other Up. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where differences in experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Field Support Services

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor

Shift First Shift

Job Posting 11/30/2022, 3:43:12 PM

Textron (and its subsidiaries) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.