Contract Security Officer (CSO) - Military Veterans

Amentum is seeking a Contract Security Officer (CSO) to join our diverse and dynamic security team. This position serves as a member of the Amentum Security team and supports security operations within the Intelligence & Cyber business line of Amentum.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Supports Senior and other security personnel in managing a fast-paced multi-facility organization.
  
• Process visit requests and clearance verifications using government and Amentum systems.
  
• Assist with processing personnel security actions, particularly passing forms generated from Amentum's Personnel Security (PERSEC) Center to the appropriate government clients.
  
• Conducts SCI and other security briefings and ensure all required forms are completed correctly and submitted to the government client.
  
• Updates internal Amentum security records, to include our database of record, Gateway.
  
• Assists with responding to administrative security inquiries and investigations of incidents or non-compliance.
  
• Interprets government and Amentum regulations, policies and guidelines and communicates effectively, either verbally or in writing, to internal and external customers.
  
• Seeks and implements continuous improvement to security team processes, procedures, and products.
  
• Participates in self-inspections and government telephonic reviews and on-site inspections.
  

Minimum requirements/qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; a combination of college and work experience or 3-5 years related Industrial Security experience may be substituted in lieu of
  
• degree.
  
• Must have an active Top Secret US Government Clearance with polygraph, at time of application. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance with polygraph.
  
• Must have Physical Security experience.
  
• Must be able to manage special projects and training initiatives.
  
• Must be a team player and able to adapt to changing requirements, priorities.
  
• Must be able to work in flexible environments and locations around the WMA.
  
• Takes ownership of tasks, processes, and projects.
  
• Takes initiative within the scope of the position.
  
• Exhibits mentoring, team building and coaching ability.
  
• Understands, respects, and adheres to chain of command.
  
• Experience working with a security system of record in coordination with DISS, NISS, NCCS, eQIP, and other government security systems of record.
  
• Must be familiar with the NISPOM and able to interpret government policy (NISPOM, ICD, SEAD, etc.).
  
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Applications.
  
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Must be self-motivated and have a sense of urgency.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• FSO Certified or NCMS ISP.
  
• Subject matter expert and hands-on experience in one or more security and/or intelligence discipline and experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies.
  

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.