Contractor Program Security Officer

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State

State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $68,200.00 - $115,100.00; bonus/equity: not ...
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National industrial security program operating manual
Intelligence community directives
Classified and proprietary materials
The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking a self-starting Contractor Program Security Officer to manage security programs for classified and proprietary materials. The ideal candidate should possess an active Top Secret security clearance and have experience in industrial security, particularly in government settings

Job Summary

  • This position will be responsible for development and administration of local security programs/procedures for classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in support of United States Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
  • You will assist with implementation of visitor control, safeguarding, classification management, physical security, information system security, security education, access control, alarm testing and maintenance, and personnel security for adherence to all government security requirements.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

Matching Summary

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The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking a self-starting Contractor Program Security Officer to manage security programs for classified and proprietary materials. The ideal candidate should possess an active Top Secret security clearance and have experience in industrial security, particularly in government settings.

Salary

Base: $68,200.00 - $115,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
  • Intelligence Community Directives
  • classified and proprietary materials
  • visitor control and safeguarding
  • security education and access control
  • responding to alarms and escorting visitors

Nice-to-have

  • self-starting and customer-service oriented
  • effective communication and organizational skills
  • collaboration with sponsor security staff

Key Requirements

  • Active Top Secret security clearance
  • SCI eligibility
  • Industrial security experience
  • Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years experience OR Associate Degree and 2+ years experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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