Job Title: Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (CPSO)

Job Code: 18761

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Description:

As a Senior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) at L3Harris, the incumbent takes charge of overseeing and managing all security-related operations within the organization. Serving as the on-site security expert, the CPSO is responsible for the full spectrum of facility security functions, including SCIF operations, personnel security, program support, physical security, information security, document control, and access management. The CPSO ensures compliance with critical national security directives such as NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Special Access Program (SAP) regulations, and other applicable guidelines. This role requires a seasoned security professional who demonstrates a high level of independence and decision-making ability, working without direct supervision. A team player who exhibits flexibility, the CPSO prioritizes tasks and manages customer expectations, often in fast-paced environments. Regular interaction with both internal and external stakeholders, including Government security officials, is essential in fulfilling these duties. Additionally, the CPSO is responsible for upholding L3Harris’ corporate policies, particularly in safeguarding the company’s intellectual property.

Essential Functions:

• Incumbent is responsible to the Security Manager relative to execution of responsibilities associated with the position of CPSO. Specifically, tactical operational control regarding management/operation of secure areas and Program Security Officer responsibilities.

• Administer, address and complete personnel security requirements with employees regarding issues, report preparation, program security access briefings, and clearance/access maintenance for briefed employees.

• Create, administer, and track requisite annual training, initial new hire security briefing, initial security clearance briefing, and security debriefing for all cleared employees.

• Ensure all required security support for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level programs, Special Access Programs (SAP) and manage operations of associated Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF’s) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF) in accordance with governing directives and program specific guidance.

• Responsible for ensuring the formulation, establishment and execution of security policy, procedures, and protocols pertinent to the facility consistent with National Industrial Security Program and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) requirements.

• Determine customer security requirements and ensure requisite security access requests with applicable government agencies.

• Responsible for effective communications regarding security by interfacing with or liaising with external customers (Government, Associate Contractors, Subcontractors, former employees) and internal L3Harris organizations.

• Conduct security education and training; provide initial security indoctrination briefings, debriefings, annual refresher training and corporate requisite training.

• Ensure continuous physical security integrity for facility in general and accredited secure work areas in particular.

• Guard/alarm interface; liaison with alarm monitoring facility to ensure security of controlled/secure areas in accordance with government requirements – requires emergency response requirements during non-working hours.

• Provide leadership on special projects that cut across the business and the company, to include assisting with S&AS-wide security process standardization.

• Foster teamwork and collaborative efforts among Security group members to ensure timely completion of group project tasks and responsibilities.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience.

• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Current CI Poly or must be willing to take one upon request.

• Experience as a Cleared Defense Contractor (CDC) working in corporate and/or government environments with industrial security duties in support of Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) programs.

• Completion of an accredited/approved CSSO course; other professional accreditations and certifications.

• Efficient, proactive, responsive team player with excellent written and oral communication skills; able to interface effectively with all levels of corporate management and government customers.

• Must be proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• Experience using security management software and applications.

• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and time sensitive deliverables.

• Hands on, self-starting, disciplined and detail-oriented individual with ability to work independently in a high-volume environment.

• Working knowledge of the Intelligence Community Directives (ICD’s), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), SAP Directives, and Supplement Information system security experience desired.

• Experience implementing ICD 705 Standards.

  In compliance with pay transparency requirements in the state of California, the salary range for this role is $84,500 - $157,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.