Job Description

Join a dynamic and well-versed security team that provides support across several Business Areas within BAE Systems' Electronic Systems sector. The opportunity to be part of the security team, in one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, offers a motivated professional a unique entry point to work across a broad range of activities supporting a diverse portfolio.
BAE Systems is looking to hire an Alternate Contractor Program Security Officer (ACPSO) to support Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSOs) for multiple programs executed out of our Austin Texas campus. As the ACPSO, you will work closely with security management and assigned program staff on all aspects of special program security

Summary:
The Alternate Contractor Program Security (ACPS0 ) position will work under the guidance and direction of the Security Manager and Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO). The assignments of the ACPSO are focused on supporting the administration of a robust security program for several projects in a dynamic environment.

As the Alternate Contractor Program Security Officer (ACPSO), you will make impacts in the following ways;

Support the implementation of all requisite national security directives with specific emphasis on ICD's & DoD Manuals and exhibits the dedication and expectation of a skilled security professional while working under the direct supervision of the CSSO.
Interact with internal and external customers or Government security officials in performance of security duties. Success in this position will prepare you for future CSSO & CPSO opportunities.
Physical security, information security, security education and awareness, document & media control, personnel security, data transfers, visitor control, maintaining security files, handling & processing classified documents, and other security support activities as assigned by the CSSO.
Preparing and conducting Program Security Awareness Briefings and developing security plans, goals, and objectives to comply with existing directives and future requirements. The ACSSO will brief and indoctrinate program personnel on the proper application of security procedures, interpret and provide classification guidance to employees, participate in self-inspections as well as CSA reviews, and investigate security incidents.
Support for other security related tasks is expected as assigned by the Security Manager and the CSSO. Work will be conducted in a normal office environment; may work extended hours and be on call for after-hours support. Local travel throughout the Southern New Hampshire region will be required routinely. Other travel may be required on a very limited basis.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Active Secret Clearance (within a 5 year scope).
Must be a US Citizen
Demonstrate understanding of the DoD SAP Manuals.
Knowledge and demonstrated application of the U.S. Government security standards.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Education; Minimum of a High School Diploma
2 or more years of related experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Top Secret clearance.
Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions.
Must have a professional demeanor, good people skills, and ability to communicate effectively, and be able to perform in a multi-tasked, dynamic environment.
Bachelor's degree

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $66084 - $112343

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.