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Salary: USD 150,000 - 200,000 / annual
Quantum Space is seeking an experienced Special Security Officer (SSO) to lead and support security operations for classified and national security programs. This is a highly visible role for someone with deep expertise in government security requirements and experience supporting complex classified programs.
You will serve as the primary security interface between Quantum Space and U.S. Government customers, security representatives, and classified program stakeholders. Your responsibilities include:
• Serve as primary security liaison to government customers and classified program stakeholders
• Build and maintain trusted relationships across the national security space and government security communities
• Develop and execute security strategies supporting classified programs and new mission opportunities
• Advise program and company leadership on security requirements, risks, and considerations
• Manage security requirements for classified programs, facilities, personnel, information, and operations
• Support Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities
• Coordinate personnel security actions including clearance processing, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access determinations
• Support establishment, accreditation, and operation of classified facilities and secure work environments (SCIFs, SAPFs)
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures consistent with government requirements
• Interpret and implement applicable security directives including ICDs and DoD requirements
• Partner with business development and program teams to identify security requirements early in capture and program lifecycle
• Support classified proposal, capture, and customer engagement activities
• Conduct security education, training, briefings, and awareness programs
• Prepare for and support government security reviews, inspections, and assessments
• Maintain accountability and protection of classified information and assets
• Help build a security culture that enables rapid execution while maintaining uncompromising standards for protecting national security information
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• 7+ years of progressively responsible security experience supporting classified U.S. Government, defense, intelligence, aerospace, or national security programs
• Significant experience supporting classified programs within the national security space or highly regulated aerospace and defense environment
• Strong understanding of personnel, physical, information, and program security requirements
• Experience supporting SCI and/or SAP environments
• Working knowledge of applicable security policies and frameworks including ICD 705, DoD Manual 5205.07, NISPOM requirements, and related government security guidance
• Experience interacting directly with government security representatives and program security stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility and build trusted relationships with government customers
• Ability to navigate complex government organizations and security processes effectively
• Strong understanding of how security requirements intersect with program execution, business development, and new program capture
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to operate independently in sensitive environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex security requirements for technical and non-technical teams
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Ability to maintain all security clearances and accesses required for the position
• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from U.S. Department of State (ITAR compliance)
Nice-to-Have:
• Established relationships within Southern California national security space and classified security community
• Experience supporting government space acquisition, development, or operational programs
• Experience serving as SSO, CPSO, FSO, CSSO, or senior security professional supporting classified aerospace or space programs
• Experience working directly with government program offices and customer security organizations
• Experience establishing, accrediting, or managing a SCIF and/or SAPF
• Experience supporting SAP and SCI program environments
• Experience helping an organization establish or expand classified program capabilities
• Familiarity with DCSA requirements, DISS, NBIS, NISS, and related security systems
• Experience supporting classified capture, proposals, and new business activities
• Knowledge of counterintelligence, OPSEC, insider threat, and security education programs
• Experience operating in fast-paced aerospace, defense technology, or growth-stage environment
